Bachelor of Political Science at University at Albany

    Bachelor of Political Science at University at Albany

    Bachelor of Political Science at University at Albany

    International students can study the Political Science at University at Albany at its main campus in Albany, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 19, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Political Science

    Get an Inside Look at Politics and Government

    Learn how governments, political organizations, individuals, and nations act to create and realize public values and goals. You'll prepare for responsible and effective citizenship, political participation, and advanced academic or professional studies. You will also learn to understand and appreciate different political values, institutions, and processes that operate in local, national, and international systems.

    The political science bachelor's program allows you to focus on the subjects that interest you most, with upper-level concentrations available in American politics; citizenship; equality and inequality; global politics; law and institutions; political theory; political economy and development; public law; security and statecraft.

    Located less than one mile from the New York State Capitol, it's easy to get a head start on a career in law or government as political science major at the widely respected Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy.

    Student Learning Objectives

    Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

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    • The student understands the content and significance of political ideas and the role of formal and informal institutions, power, and authority the operation of society.
    • The student grasps the range of intellectual perspectives constituting political science and the formal study of politics.              
    • The student develops and utilizes the techniques of critical thought.
    • The student develops and uses evidence-based reasoning and argumentation skills in political science.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Political Science at University at Albany

    Entry Requirements

    All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

    • First-year (freshmen) applicants: You must submit an official transcript from your secondary school for admissions purposes.

    • Transfer applicants: You must submit official transcripts of all college and/or university work, even if you don't expect to receive transfer credit. If you've completed fewer than 24 transferable college credits, you'll also need to submit an official transcript from your secondary school for admissions purposes.

    If you are admitted, you will also need to submit an official final transcript from your secondary school showing your date of graduation.

    Academic transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by an official, certified English translation.

    All transcripts should be sent to:

    Office of International Admissions & Recruitment
    University at Albany Science Library G 40
    1400 Washington Avenue
    Albany, NY 12222 USA

    Transcript Evaluation 

    A transcript evaluation allows the review committee to correctly compare the quality of your school, coursework and grades with all other applicants. 

    Although not required, we accept SpanTran or WES evaluations sent from the organization directly to the University at Albany.

    Other evaluation services can only be used if they require official documents directly from the institution of higher education, not the student, to evaluate coursework. The organization must also be accredited by NACES.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Political Science at University at Albany

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Political Science at University at Albany

    • Step 1: Submit an application
    • Step 2: Send your transcript(s)
    • Step 3: Submit your test scores (if applicable)
    • Step 4: Submit a financial statement
    • Step 5: Submit a letter of recommendation (if applicable)
    • Step 6: Review the checklist
    Bachelor of Political Science at University at Albany
    University at Albany
    University at Albany
    United States of America

    United States of America, Albany

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