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Political Science & Global Affairs

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Why Study Political Science & Global Affairs at UP?

  • Understand how power, wealth, and access shape political and social systems and communities within them
  • Critically examine political ideas, ideals, and theories and how political actors use these to make policy
  • Wrestle with concepts such as the common good, freedom, rights, and political culture
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Potential Political Science & Global Affairs Career Paths

  • Pursue justice within our legal system
  • Start a business or lead a non-profit
  • Manage projects within the public sector
  • Research and write policies
  • Anything you set your mind to....

Political Science & Global Affairs Department

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