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Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Cultures and Politics Major

USA

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What will I learn?

Comparative cultures and politics focuses on how culture and politics intersect in global public affairs. An innovative interdisciplinary approach in the humanities and social sciences gives students the skills and competencies they need to address complex and critical global issues across academic and professional fields.

This major provides students with tools to better understand diverse cultural perspectives around the world, how culture shapes power relations, and how political and economic dynamics impact culture. The comparative and transnational focus encourages students to learn about other cultures and political systems, to reflect on their own societies and to discover how they want to position themselves as globally engaged citizens.

Housed in James Madison College, MSU's residential college for international and public affairs, this major has a limited enrollment.

Alumni Pursuits

Graduates pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of the social sciences, humanities and current events.

Alumni work at:

Media companies

Cultural organizations

Non-profit organizations

Health-care associations

Government agencies

Alumni work as:

Policy analysts

Communications specialists

Media managers

Consultants

Cultural aides and ambassadors

Which department am I in?

James Madison College

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$44,935.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

26 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

James Madison College

Case Hall,

842 Chestnut Road Room S369L,

EAST LANSING,

Michigan,

48825, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school. High school GPA is 3.5-4.0.

Minimum English requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.

Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.

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

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About Michigan State University

International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.

  • Top 100 global university (Wall Street Journal/THE 2022)
  • No. 31 top public college/university (US News & World 22-23)
  • Based in East Lansing, one of America’s friendliest cities
  • Over 400 areas of study from 17 degree-granting colleges

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