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
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
26 August 2024, 6 January 2025
James Madison College
Case Hall,
842 Chestnut Road Room S369L,
EAST LANSING,
Michigan,
48825, United States
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.
International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.