Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

The Political Science program of The University of Texas at San Antonio prepares students for possible careers in city, state, federal, and even international governmental organizations, as well as, non-governmental organizations, public opinion polling, campaign management, community college teaching and other related occupations. The program also provides excellent preparation for law school or doctoral studies. Students may specialize in American Government, International Politics, or Political Theory and Public Law.

Career Options

Many of our students go onto teaching at the community college level, civil service, military service and non-profit work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Inquiry

International Relations & World Politics

Political Philosophy

American Government and Politics

Political Economy

Political Communications and Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must satisfy all University requirements and must have completed 18 semester credit hours in upper-division undergraduate or graduate-level courses in Political Science or directly related fields in the social and/or behavioral sciences

A completed a Graduate School application

Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency test scores

Tuition Fees

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28134 USD / year

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28134 USD / year

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In-State

9906 USD / year

≈ 9906 USD / year

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