Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: Fees & Entry Requirements at Old Dominion University, USA

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

USA

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What will I learn?

Old Dominion University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. This program focuses on the study of the state, government, and politics in the domestic and international realms. It is designed to give students an essential core of knowledge, and to develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. Students have the opportunity to study American politics, Virginia state and local politics, public law, international relations, and comparative politics. The B.A. emphasizes complementary preparation in a foreign language through the intermediate level. The B.S. emphasizes development of quantitative research and data analysis skills.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Letters

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$28,605.00 (24,13,517) per year
Dominion House Deluxe Single 11,027 (Annual Cost)
Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Old Dominion University - Norfolk Campus

5115 Hampton Boulevard,

NORFOLK,

Virginia,

23529, South, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$28,605.00 (24,13,517) per year
Dominion House Deluxe Single 11,027 (Annual Cost)
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Old Dominion University - Norfolk Campus

5115 Hampton Boulevard,

NORFOLK,

Virginia,

23529, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The program offers both the Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Political Science. The Bachelors of Arts requires a total of 36 credit hours in political science, including three introductory courses and a course in research methods. B.A. students also earn 24 elective credit hours (usually eight additional courses) in political science. Their general education requirements include language study through the intermediate level (202). The Bachelors of Science in Political Science requires a total of 36 credit hours in political science, including three introductory courses, research methods, and quantitative methods. B.S. students also earn 21 elective hours (usually seven additional courses) in political science. Their general education requirements include language study through the introductory level (102), and elementary statistics.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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