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Bachelor of History and Political Science
Dominican University of California
- San Rafael, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A combined major joining History with Political Science.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in History and Political Science and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
- Assess competing perspectives
- And construct reasoned arguments.
Career outcomes
- Research Associate
- Policy Analyst
- Program Coordinator
- Communications Specialist
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
- Including Historical Research and Writing
- Historical Writing
- Law and History
- Introduction to Middle Eastern History
- Introduction to Latin American History
- Pirates
- Planters
- And Patriots: Making the Americas
- 1492–1804
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma (15 college-preparatory units) or college transfer credit
- Foreign transcripts translated and evaluated by NACES
- AICE
- TEC or WES
- Test-optional
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE 53
- Duolingo 105 or equivalent) for students from non-English-speaking countries.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma (15 college-preparatory units: 4 English, 2 maths, 1 lab science, 1 US/world history) or college transfer credit; foreign transcripts translated and evaluated by NACES, AICE, TEC or WES; passport copy; Certification of Finance
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the History and Political Science admission requirements at Dominican University of California. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,576 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Rafael Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Liberal Arts and Education |
| Department | History, Politics and International Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 52 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Dominican University of California lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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August 2027
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15 Jun 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $55,576 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,353 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.5.