Understand the people, policies, institutions and organizations that shape public life. As a student of political science, you will gain essential analytical and organizational skills that can be applied to exciting careers in government, law, business, international organizations, nonprofit organizations, survey research, journalism and teaching. The Political Science Department is devoted to the study of politics and government this includes the study of: political institutions that exercise government authority, including legislatures, courts and administrative agencies political organizations through which individuals and groups seek to reshape the political landscape, including parties, interest groups and social movements public policies that reflect governmental efforts to regulate the actions of individuals and corporations, including civil rights, immigration and environmental policy the interactions between and among nation-states and transnational organizations that shape patterns of trade and development, conflict and cooperation, war, and peace.
Which department am I in?
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Study options
Full Time
(2 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$60,450.00
per year
Health insurance - $2,664
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Syracuse Campus
900 South Crouse Ave.,
Syracuse,
New York,
13244, Northeast, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (admitted students must have official transcripts submitted from their degree-granting institution(s))
3 letters of recommendation
Résumé or CV
Personal statement
GRE scores are required
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.