BA in Politics in New York United States | New York University

The Wilf Family Department of Politics serves as a dynamic hub for students passionate about government and public policy, equipping them with analytical tools to interpret political developments through a lens of logic and empirical evidence. Our program fosters scientific exploration of political systems, enabling thoughtful examination of institutions and strategic approaches to driving meaningful reform.

Students can explore diverse course offerings spanning political philosophy, quantitative analysis, U.S. governance, global comparative systems, and international relations. Our comprehensive curriculum addresses key subjects like legal systems, electoral processes, ethnic tensions, distributive justice, growth economics, governmental accountability, conflict resolution, policy formulation, democratic systems, political-economic structures, strategic decision-making, and ideological perspectives. Faculty expertise encompasses both American politics and global political systems, with specialized courses focusing on regions including Latin America, European nations (both Western and Eastern), African states, Russia, India, China, and Japan.

Politics majors develop versatile analytical capabilities that open doors to numerous professional paths. Alumni secure roles within government agencies, nonprofit organizations, policy research centers, global financial institutions, multinational businesses, legal practices, and other establishments. Many continue their education in disciplines like political science, legal studies, and global policy at top-tier graduate institutions.