Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Political Science - Political Theory in Denver United States | University of Denver
University of Denver
|
Denver United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
60,084
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Political theory examines the fundamental questions about governance that humanity has grappled with throughout history. Key issues explored in this discipline include:
How do we define concepts like freedom and fairness, and how have these interpretations evolved
Is it possible to wield authority fairly What constitutes core American principles and their historical roots
What obligations and entitlements belong to citizens Are certain governing structures naturally superior
How did different systems of rule emerge and develop
Scholars in this field analyze the varied interpretations of essential political ideas, including rights and duties, authority and equity, and investigate their implementation across different political frameworks.
The curriculum in this area presents diverse methodological approaches. Some classes emphasize detailed analysis of foundational works by thinkers such as Aristotle, Plato, Confucius, Aquinas, Hobbes, Locke, Tocqueville, Mill, Marx, Rawls, Arendt, and Nozick - philosophers who formulated and advocated for comprehensive models of ideal governance.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Contact each of your secondary schools or high schools to have them send your official transcripts to International Student Admission in separate sealed envelopes.
They require you to include certified English translations if your transcript is in a different language.
Your high school counselor can send your transcript electronically through Naviance or the Common Application.
To be competitive for admission students should submit one of the following scores
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language A TOEFL score of 80 or higher with no sub-score below 18 The DU TOEFL code is 4842.
IELTS International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 6.5 or higher with no band score below 5.5.
PBT - 550
CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English A grade of C or higher on the CAE.
They require you to include certified English translations if your transcript is in a different language.
Your high school counselor can send your transcript electronically through Naviance or the Common Application.
To be competitive for admission students should submit one of the following scores
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language A TOEFL score of 80 or higher with no sub-score below 18 The DU TOEFL code is 4842.
IELTS International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 6.5 or higher with no band score below 5.5.
PBT - 550
CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English A grade of C or higher on the CAE.
Tuition
USD
60,084