International Direct - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Join the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at USC! Explore politics, law, and government while receiving dedicated support for international students. Apply now!

The Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina develops today’s undergraduates into the leaders and change-makers of the future. Students learn to address the central questions of politics and seek to understand how government and law intersect in all areas of life. The Department offers bachelor’s degrees in political science and in international studies. Both majors allow students to tailor their focus to areas that will best prepare them for their career path, whether they plan to go into law, American government, environmental studies or global politics. The Bachelor of Arts in political science provides a foundation for graduates to understand politics, law and the role of government in society. The degree program gives them exposure to many fields of political science, including American politics, comparative politics, public administration and policy, political theory and more.