BA/BS Political Science at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Political Science major requires at least 30 credits in POLSCI at the 300 level or above, with breadth across subfields and at least two 400-level courses (or one 400-level and one upper-level writing course).

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts | Department: Political Science | Duration: Minimum 30 credits in the major | Intake: Fall (Regular Decision deadline Feb 1; Early Action/Early Decision Nov 1); winter term application deadline Oct 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Students must take at least one course in four of five subfields: political theory, American government, comparative politics, world politics and methodology; seniors are encouraged to take an undergraduate topics seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (university/college-level, not programme-specific); the major is declared after enrolment.

Intake: Fall (Regular Decision deadline Feb 1; Early Action/Early Decision Nov 1); winter term application d

Duration: Minimum 30 credits in the major

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umich.edu/apply

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