BA Political Science (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Political science is the study of governmental practices, politics and theories. Coursework in the Bachelor of Arts program in political science covers American institutions, international relations, political theory and world affairs. The program helps you gain a basic understanding of the assumptions underlying political science, conduct meaningful research and formulate arguments.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses POS 110 American Government and Politics SBS 302 Qualitative Methods SBS 304 Social Statistics I POS 484 Internship ASB 339 Grassroots Social Movements ASB 340 Migration and Culture What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Government Programs Specialist Growth: 1.6% Median Salary: $54,210 Learn more Judge Growth: 2.8% Median Salary: $153,990 Learn more Law Clerk Growth: 2.8% Median Salary: $64,920 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Legal Court Hearing Officer Growth: 0.0% Median Salary: $117,860 Learn more Mediator Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $75,530 Learn more Political Analyst Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $142,080 Learn more Politician Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: Not available Learn more Urban Planner Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $89,320 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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