Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Politics in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
53,822
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Politics Department boasts the highest number of majors among all departments in the College. Since 2000, approximately 700 students annually have pursued one of our two degree programs—Government or Foreign Affairs—as their academic focus. Earning a Politics degree equips graduates with critical analysis skills, sharp reasoning abilities, and global awareness. Our programs emphasize developing analytical and critical thinking capabilities, empowering students to formulate original arguments about political systems. We intentionally challenge students' assumptions, fostering healthy skepticism toward conventional viewpoints. More crucially, we guide students in articulating well-supported perspectives using compelling evidence, clear language, and quantitative data to effectively communicate with colleagues, professionals, and the public. Politics graduates pursue diverse career trajectories, with most entering the workforce immediately. Many find employment in government, public service, journalism, or related sectors, while growing numbers continue their education through graduate studies in academic disciplines, policy programs, law schools, or other professional institutions nationwide.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Transcripts.
Typically, the most important factor in the admission evaluation process is demonstrated academic achievement in a challenging secondary school program.
The admission committee looks for applicants who have completed the most rigorous academic courses available in their secondary schools and recommends that prospective students should exceed minimum high school graduation requirements. We require an official transcript. The secondary program should include no fewer than 16 academic courses and must include the following courses:
English 4 units
Mathematics 4 units
Foreign Language 2 units
Science (from among biology, chemistry, and physics) 2 units (*)
Social Studies 1 unit
A TOEFL or IELTS score should not be more than two years old. Depending on the school, most admitted graduate students attain a minimum total score of 90 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is usually 600, and the minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0.
Typically, the most important factor in the admission evaluation process is demonstrated academic achievement in a challenging secondary school program.
The admission committee looks for applicants who have completed the most rigorous academic courses available in their secondary schools and recommends that prospective students should exceed minimum high school graduation requirements. We require an official transcript. The secondary program should include no fewer than 16 academic courses and must include the following courses:
English 4 units
Mathematics 4 units
Foreign Language 2 units
Science (from among biology, chemistry, and physics) 2 units (*)
Social Studies 1 unit
A TOEFL or IELTS score should not be more than two years old. Depending on the school, most admitted graduate students attain a minimum total score of 90 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is usually 600, and the minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0.
Tuition
USD
53,822