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Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Chicago campus — Chicago, Illinois, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 45,195
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Political Science is the study of the organization and behavior of people, groups, and institutions which make up the government and the larger political system. The program is designed to introduce students to questions, perspectives, and arguments about the political forces that shape their lives. As such, the program has value for Liberal Studies students as well as for those who may choose the discipline as a major field of study. Students find the substance and the methods of the discipline useful in the legal, business, civic, communications, governmental, and academic professions, as well as any endeavors that draw them into public service. Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: Define and discuss core concepts within the field of political science, including but not limited to: power, democracy, representation, authoritarianism, freedom and equality. Describe the key features of the American political system. Compare American institutions to other forms of government found in different countries and regions of the world. Analyze a given political issue from a multiplicity of perspectives. Identify, analyze, evaluate, and draw upon a variety of theoretical perspectives to explain particular political phenomenon. Collect, organize, and apply various forms of information to assess statements or hypotheses about political questions. Compose clear and well-organized explanations of political phenomenon and support these explanations with evidence. Explain and evaluate a sophisticated conception of justice. Identify and describe situations in which justice concerns arise, and take an informed position about the meaning or demands of justice. Recognize and describe the importance of values to political attitudes and behavior, and be able to identify and explain their own values. Articulate one's own normative assumptions about politics, society, and other peoples. Identify and explain: The key elements of the inter-state system. The nature of globalization. The dynamics of a particular country or region of the world.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 45,195
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 14 October 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Chicago campus

Chicago, Illinois, United States

1 E. Jackson Boulevard

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university, with about 23,000 students and about 300 degree programs. Its partnerships throughout Chicago enable DePaul to provide an exceptional educational experience that is vibrant, pragmatic and socially engaged. Classes are small and taught by knowledgeable and experienced faculty members who take full advantage of Chicago’s corporate, cultural and community resources. DePaul is nationally recognized for incorporating service learning throughout its curriculum and for the academic rigor and prominence of its programs. Founded in 1898 by...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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