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Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Westminster College

USA,Pennsylvania

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 35,214/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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USA, Pennsylvania

Type: College

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1851

Total Students: 654 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

319 S Market St, New Wilmington, PA 16172, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Program Overview

Are you fascinated by the actions and antics of politicians, by way they wheel and deal for power? Or, are you intrigued by how, on occasion, political leaders manage to rally a nation to meet its challenges and to achieve noble purposes? Are you interested in the “big questions,” such as the nature of the good life, the characteristics of a just society, the causes of war and terrorism and the prospects for peace?

Westminster offers more than twenty-five courses in political science (more than many schools twice its size). Studying Political Science at Westminster will allow you to tackle all these questions and many more. It will help you to develop a truly sophisticated understanding of politics and human behavior. At the same time your studies in Political Science will enhance your reading, writing, public speaking, and critical thinking skills, and position you for an exciting career in government, law, public service, lobbying or organizational leadership.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,214 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Westminster College

CAD 12,142 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79 - 17 - With no score less than
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,150.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 51.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.