Bachelor of Arts in Politics
Politics is the study of the ideas, institutions, and histories that shape the way people organize themselves over time and across continents. Politics courses study how societies organize themselves to manage conflict and promote cooperation; how they distribute resources and allocate power; and how they make and implement public policy. Understanding these issues is vital to anyone wishing to be a responsible citizen.
Why Brandeis?
At Brandeis, our study of politics is based on scholarship but is also fully engaged with the practice of politics. You will examine the world – ancient and modern, Western and non-Western - to gain the knowledge and perspective you need to analyze and work effectively within political structures and processes. Among our many strengths, we focus on international and comparative politics and the analysis of democracies driven by ethnic, gender, religious, and racial differences.
In our seminars, you will hone your critical thinking, reading, and writing skills and become adept at developing insightful analysis and articulating well-reasoned arguments.
Our majors are well equipped for a wide variety of careers, including governmental and nongovernmental public service, policy analysis, journalism, law, and business, as well as for post-graduate work in political science and other social sciences.
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Student Profile
Daniel C. ’24, a politics major with a passion for Jordan, credits Brandeis faculty for helping him land his internship with The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.