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BA Political Science at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Understanding and Explaining Politics Have you ever considered how governments solve complex problems in areas like immigration, healthcare or environmental protection? Why do governments make the decisions they do? Or what makes politics and policy often so challenging?

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Political Science and International Relations  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: American Politics, Global Politics, Law, Politics, and Theory, Social Justice, Legal Studies.

Career pathways

Career options: Politics, Law, Journalism, Government Agencies, Business, Non-Governmental Organizations, Nonprofits, Public Policy and Administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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