Bachelor of Political Science at University of Idaho

The Political Science at University of Idaho is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Moscow campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Political Science

The building blocks of government.

Local, state and federal governments are built on a complex structure of systems, issues, ideas, processes and policies. In this program, you will examine the science behind politics and the factors that help make governments work.

As a political science major, you will explore modern-day political issues – like health care and education – and study the history of governments around the world. You will learn about topics related to globalization, American presidencies, political revolutions, civil rights and more. Students gain practical exposure to the field through internships with the legislature, political campaigns and other hands-on learning opportunities.

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

Entry Requirements

If you are a freshman or first-year student:

Undergraduate applicants who have no previous work at the post-secondary level must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) from a secondary school. Students must also meet the criteria for admission to university-level study in their home country.

If you are a transfer student:

Undergraduate applicants who have attended a post-secondary institution and have completed at least 14 transferable semester credits at an accredited institution must present a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all post-secondary work. For admission into the College of Engineering, transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.8. Other departments may have additional requirements. Students who have completed fewer than 14 transferable semester credits (post-secondary) must meet the freshman or first-year student requirements in addition to the transfer student requirements.
Please note: Students transferring to the University of Idaho from another U.S. college or university must notify their current international student advisor of their plans to transfer to the University of Idaho. Please refer to the SEVIS Transfer Process Form for more information about this topic.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Political Science

With this degree, you may become a/an:

Community organizer
Government administrator
Analyst
Political campaign manager
Elected official
City planner, city housing administrator
Housing administrator
Communications coordinator
Public affairs advisor
Coordinator of federal- or state-funded aid
Counselor
Immigration officer
Journalist
Labor relations specialist
Human resources manager
Policy analyst
Publisher
Policymaker
Teacher
Consultant
Lawyer (with additional education)

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

Application Fee 70

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

Students must submit:

An international application for admission.
$70 application fee (nonrefundable).
Official secondary school transcripts identifying subjects taken, marks received and graduation date. If you have not yet graduated from your secondary school, a transcript showing all completed work may be accepted for early admission. External examination reports should be provided when applicable.
Official transcripts with subjects and marks received from any colleges or universities attended.
An official TOEFL score or equivalent.
Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English. To find more information about the University of Idaho’s policy on academic transcripts and certified translations see the Transcripts and Translations Document.
A statement of your activities if you've had a gap in education.

Please note: Students applying after the deadlines above or with incomplete files by these deadlines can still be considered for admission if they have their educational credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation service. There are five professional credential evaluation services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations.

Bachelor of Political Science at University of Idaho

University of Idaho

United States of America, Aberdeen