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Study abroad in Political Science, Political Science: Most popular universities for Political Science.

Are you thinking of studying Political Science, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Political Science in Political Science, Political Science. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.

 

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Athabasca University

Athabasca University provides learning for life. Through the achievements of its students, faculty and staff, AU stands out as a provider of high quality post-secondary education.
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Most popular Political Science programmes for international students in Political Science

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Political Science degree in Political Science.

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Political Economy

Athabasca University

Political Economy at Athabasca University is concerned with the interplay between politics, society and economics. It explains the crucial role of political factors in determining economic outcomes.
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Political Science

Athabasca University

Political Science at Athabasca University is the study of power, authority and governance in human affairs. In today’s world, these areas are rapidly changing and becoming more complex, with a range of public, private and non-governmental institutions involved in governing and steering society.
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Global Studies Minor

Athabasca University

The Global Studies Minor at Athabasca University is designed to provide the tools to understand the processes of globalization with a historical and sociological angle (as opposed to history or sociology with a global angle).
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Study abroad in English

To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Political Science

Political Science degrees help students learn to represent the public, based on their understanding of social dynamics, as well as the international relations between nations. Political Science graduates work on improving society at the level of state institutions, working in governmental and diplomatic institutions, public affairs, as government officers, or as politicians.

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