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Bachelor of Arts in Politics with Concentration in American government The Catholic University of America The Catholic University of America, USA

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USD 56930

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Students majoring in politics at The Catholic University of America must take a set of required courses in the major and complete a comprehensive assessment, which consists of a senior exam and a senior writing assignment.

Beyond these three, politics majors must take a minimum of nine additional elective courses in politics. Four of the nine must be in one concentration, and at least three must be outside it.  Students who choose a concentration in world politics are required to take POL 212, Introduction to International Relations, in addition to the other three introductory courses. POL 212 counts as one of the nine required elective courses.

In addition to coursework, politics majors must also complete a two-part comprehensive exam, taken in the fall of the senior year (consisting of a multiple-choice portion and an essay portion).

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    56930

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    18700 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarship Overview

    Undergraduate Programs

    • Merit Scholarship: Catholic University awards up to $33,000 of merit scholarship per year per student.
    • Evaluation based on:
      • Academic transcripts
      • English proficiency scores
      • Common App essay
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    Graduate Programs

    • Eligible for up to 70% merit-based scholarships + Up to 30% Early Action Rewards
    • Evaluation Metrics :
      • Merit-based Scholarship : Based on academic performance (transcripts of Bachelor’s and English Proficiency Test)
      • Early Action Reward (phase-wise, based on deadlines - Here for Fall 2025) : Based on timely completion of key application steps:
        • Application submission
        • Required documents submission
        • Early SEVIS fee payment

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