Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Political science majors explore issues of cooperation, power, conflict, and justice. Students will study theories of government and the development of political systems along with the role of groups and individuals within the political process. With this understanding students will begin to explain why governments and people behave the way they do and see how changes to a governmental system will alter behavior in the future. The Department of Political Science at UK offers a wide range of courses spanning the sub-fields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. Specific subjects include: political processes, judicial behavior, political theory, international conflict, political behavior, comparative institutions, public administration, women in politics, constitutional law, and state and local government.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Policy Advisor, Diplomatic Officer, Intelligence Analyst, Election Officer, Human Rights Advocate, Compliance Officer, Legal Analyst, Urban Planner, Political Journalist, Speechwriter, Public Relations Specialist, Campaign Strategist, NGO Program Coordinator, Global Policy Analyst, Humanitarian Aid Worker, International Relations Specialist, Political Science Lecturer, Curriculum Developer, Think Tank Researcher, Academic Advisor, Civic Education Specialist, Market Research Analyst, Corporate Strategist.