BA Political Science at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

Political science studies politics and governance in settings from the state to the workplace, including law, political institutions and economic and political power. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Political Science | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 33 semester hours in the major (of 120). Required courses include POLS 101 Introduction to American Government and Politics; POLS 200 Methods of Political Science; POLS 120 Introduction to Political Theory; POLS 130 Introduction to Comparative Politics.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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