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AB in Political Science in the Philippines

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills in the study of politics and the discipline of Political Science. The program covers areas in International Relations, Local and Global Governance, Comparative Politics, Public Management and Political Theory.

It aims to produce graduates who are ready to work in the fields of government and politics, diplomatic service and non-governmental and international organizations.

The program is often taken up by students who a preparing for law school and need to take BS in Law and pass the Bar examination to work as licensed lawyers.

Admission requirements for AB in Political Science in the Philippines


  • Must have recommendation from high school principal and guidance counsellor
  • Must have the Original copy of high school card (Form 138A)
  • Must have most recent medical and dental health record
  • Must take and pass the College Entrance Examination
  • Must have a copy of NSO certified birth certificate
  • Must have a certificate of good moral character
  • Must have a copy of high school diploma
  • One 2”x 2” copy of latest photo

Duration of AB in Political Science program in the Philippines


The AB in Political Science program takes 4 years to complete.

Subjects included in the AB in Political Science program


  • International and Regional Organizations
  • Ancient and Medieval Political Theories
  • Introduction to International Relations
  • Seminar in International Relations
  • Political Science Senior Seminar
  • Introduction to Political Analysis
  • Seminar in Political Economy
  • Professional Ethics & Values
  • Policy Analysis and Design
  • Modern Political Theories
  • Comparative Government
  • Politics and Governance
  • Seminar in Governance
  • International Relations
  • Public Administration
  • Methods of Research
  • Political Theory One
  • Comparative Politics
  • Political Research
  • Political Economy
  • Research Writing
  • Political Analysis
  • Political Theory

Career opportunities for graduates of AB in Political Science in the Philippines


  • Program Manager in Non-Profit Organization
  • Paralegal / Legal Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Operations Manager
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Academician
  • Researcher
  • Paralegal

Reviews of AB in Political Science graduates:

Roxanne C. Nacario
Studied AB in Political Science
at Polytechnic University of the Philippines , Manila
Graduated: 2011

About my college education:
It is not an easy course. Especially that all of the time you need to make self study because the professors will just give you the topics that you need to study and when you met, you will be having exams or recitations. But it was during my college life that I was exposed with different activities such as attending Barangay Meetings, Congress Sessions and Senate Meetings. We were even exposed with different government agencies to observed and be part of and that we as Public Administration and Governance graduates became more aware of the events which involves the government and its practices.

My current job:
I am currently working in a call center as customer service representative. Yes, I can say my job is related to the education I had since the job motivates or encourages the principle of talking credibly what you really mean to say for you to gain client's trust or they put you the confidence you can be trusted and reliable to talk for them and with them

How long did it take to find a job after graduation:
Finding a job after graduation took me not long to have one. I do applied and been in a call center. Its just a month I had my first job.

Do I recommend studying AB in Political Science:
Well, all I can say is that when I took up Public Administration and Governance, I was informed and become aware of most of all the things about our government. On how did the government function in providing the needs of its constituents and making our country rise up from the morass of poverty and despair. It is when I was informed that being a public official is not an easy job. People are looking at every move you make, but that’s a part of being a public official.
Most of the people, when I told them what my course is, they would say,” What is that?”, that’s why I need to explain that it’s a Political Science major. But even if most of the people I know don’t know what my course is all about, I definitely recommended it, why? Because of the information you will be having once you take up this course. And after you graduate, you would definitely want to be a lawyer afterwards.
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