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Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies with Concentration in Political Science Mercy University - Westchester Campus Mercy University - Westchester Campus, USA

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USD 23550

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 40 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Are you interested in politics, the law, business, or government? Then Mercy University’s four-year Legal Studies with a Specialization in Political Science Program is for you. Leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, the program is for students interested in law school, or a career in politics and public administration, or in pursuing a graduate degree. 

You’ll develop analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills and will be introduced to the skills necessary to resolve conflict such as: mediation, negotiation and arbitration.

Please note that this Specialization does not prepare students for a career as a Paralegal and that the Specialization in Political Science is not approved by the American Bar Association.  If you are interested in becoming a Paralegal please view our Paralegal specialization page. 

 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

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

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    48 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    23550

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 40 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16130 Per year

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

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    Scholarships

    International Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarships for the 2026 – 2027 Academic Year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Intakes) 

    Here are the new scholarship amounts for international FRESHMAN:  

    Scholarship Name

    Amount Per Year

    Presidential Excellence Scholarship

    $10,000.00

    Mercy Excellence Scholarship

    $9,000.00

    Trustee Scholarship

    $8,000.00

    Presidential Scholarship

    $6,000.00

    Provost Scholarship

    $4,000.00

    Here are the new amounts for international TRANSFER students (Must have a minimum of 12.00 transferable credits):

    Scholarship Name

    Amount Per Year

    Presidential Excellence Transfer Scholarship

    $8,000.00

    Mercy Transfer Scholarship

    $6,000.00

    Trustee Transfer Scholarship

    $4,000.00

    Provost Transfer Scholarship

    $3,000.00

    Scholarship letters are delivered to students via email approximately three to four weeks after acceptance.

     

     

       

     

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