Political Science

Overview

Focus on American, comparative or international politics, or tailor your program to meet your needs. Political Science faculty comprises a wide range of expertise including U.S. elections, environmental politics, international organizations, food and wine politics, democratization, social movements and identity politics.

University of New Hampshire’s internationally recognized faculty will work closely with you to tailor a curriculum that best suits your interests and professional needs. The faculty match their academic expertise with practical, applied experience, and we include our students in our research projects. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct your own research and present your findings at professional conferences. 

You’ll enjoy meeting the high-profile national and international guest speakers who regularly visit our campus. Thanks to New Hampshire’s unique role in presidential elections, you’ll have a front row seat to the primaries, with opportunities to meet candidates, campaigners and observers of the electoral process.

Career Areas 

• Business/corporate analyst
• Campaign operative
• CIA analyst or agent
• Congressional office/committee staffer
• Foreign Service/State Department officer
• Immigration officer
• Journalist
• Local government official
• Public opinion analyst
• Public policy analyst
• Research analyst
• Urban policy planner