In this major, you’ll study policy in nations, between nations, and in non-governmental settings. Students delve into questions of power, conflict, cooperation, and diversity in the U.S. and across the world. With these questions, you'll learn about decision-making and disagreement management. Instruction is divided into five areas: American politics, comparative politics, public policy, political theory, and international relations. Your coursework will teach you how to gather, analyze, and interpret data and evidence. You will also learn how to write and communicate with confidence. In your classes, you'll learn how to collaborate on projects. You can choose from two concentrations:
Political Science
Civic Leadership
Students must complete one concentration in consultation with an academic advisor.
Citizen Politics Concentration
Civic Leadership Concentration
General Political Science Concentration
International Relations Concentration
Law & Power Concentration
Public Policy & Democratic Institutions Concentration
World Politics Concentration
Expected May, June, August, December 2024
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
2090 Lincoln Hall,
702 South Wright Street,
URBANA,
Illinois,
61801, United States
Students should complete their high school courses and grades
GPA: 3.50-3.93
TOEFL scores are TOEFL: 103-111
Along with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Testing System (IELTS) can also be used to show English proficiency. The typical scores for admission are a total of 7.5 to 8, with a score of at least 6 on all 4 modules.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.