$54,135 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Political Science
- Politics is how we make decisions that affect us all collectively. Politicians, political parties, institutions, and laws come to mind when we refer to politics, but politics is much more than these. Politics takes place in Congress, in the workplace, in the classroom, at home, on the street – in a word, anywhere. It is about agreement and disagreement over interests and values, cooperation and conflict between collectives, and access to a society’s resources and denial to access. It is as much about collective decision-making and the quest for a more just society as it is about power.
- Political science is the study of the fundamental values, interests, processes, tools, and actors that play a role in making decisions. Political scientists explore ideas fundamental to the human condition such as power, justice, equality, and legitimacy; examine how laws and policies are enacted and enforced in the United States and elsewhere; compare and contrast the political institutions, policy processes, and policy outcomes across nations; investigate how countries cooperate and compete in the international system; and uncover the ways in which power differentials between individuals, social groups, countries, and geographies shape the world we are living in. Any issue that touches human lives is the subject matter of political science.
- In the Political Science Department at Seattle University, they offer courses on political philosophy; U.S. politics; law and legal studies; comparative politics; international relations; political economy; and studies of race, gender, sexuality, and class.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $48510 | $48510 | $48510 | $48510 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 |
| Others | $4425 | $4425 | $4425 | $4425 |
| Total Fees | $54135 | $54135 | $54135 | $54135 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 68 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 48 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Undergraduate applicants should have the equivalent of a U.S. grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Provide official, certified English language translations of all transcripts from each educational institution attended.
- Official external mark sheets should be submitted as part of the evaluation process in the educational system attended. Transcripts must have the official seal or stamp from the issuing institution.
- Students who have completed the Ordinary and/or Advanced Levels, or the International Baccalaureate must have the results sent directly from the testing agency.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of the length of residency in the U.S., their citizenship, or their immigration status.
- Seattle University does not require the ACT or SAT of international freshman applicants. However, these scores do enhance an application, and sufficiently high critical reading and writing scores will be accepted in lieu of the TOEFL to demonstrate English proficiency.