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Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville Campus — Clarksville, Tennessee, 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 16,480
Application Fee
USD 25
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

Austin Peay’s Political Science graduates gain the training and preparation to enter a variety of careers. According to the American Political Science Association, a bachelor’s degree in Political Science can help students build exciting careers in federal, state, and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; pre-collegiate education; electoral politics; research and analytics; and teaching at the university level. There is no end to the possibilities. There is no question that earning a Political Science degree will lead to an exciting profession that allows a student to grow and acquire skills to develop and change in the directions in which their special interests can take them. Political Science majors gain analytical skills and the knowledge necessary for understanding and influencing political activities that occur every day. From legal disputes to elections to international crises, the world of politics is constantly changing. Having a Political Science degree helps to understand events around the world and provides a career that brings new challenges and rewards. Political Science faculty have decades of real-word experience and education in the political science, international relations, and legal fields. All full-time faculty members have completed terminal degrees in political science. Faculty also have diverse backgrounds originating from six different countries. All part time instructors have a master’s degree in political science.
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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 16,480
Application fee
USD 25
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Clarksville Campus

Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

601 College Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Austin Peay State University occupies a site that has served the cultural and educational needs of the Clarksville-Montgomery County area for more than 200 years. Clarksville is the state’s fifth-largest city and is home to Tennessee’s youngest population. The school is named after former Tennessee Gov. Austin Peay, a Clarksville native. Austin Peay is a four-year public, doctoral-level university. Located just 45 minutes from Nashville in downtown Clarksville, Tenn., Austin Peay's main campus is home to programs offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Why Austin Peay...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.