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Bachelor of Government

Merrimack College

  • North Andover, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A four-year government major covering political science, History and transferable skills.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Government can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Law school
  • Political consulting
  • Journalism
  • Diplomacy
  • International relations
  • Healthcare administration
  • Graduate study

Curriculum

  • Four-year major
  • 124 credits to graduate with at least 44 in the major. Core: introduction to government
  • A choice of history or politics introduction
  • Research methods and a senior seminar capstone
  • Plus five or more concentration courses. Internships guaranteed
  • Pre-law requires moot court or an internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school transcript with official English translation
  • One teacher or counselor recommendation
  • 650-word essay
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Declaration of finances with notarized bank letter. Grade guidance from source: No minimum GPA or grade published
  • Test scores not mandatory for admission review.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcript with official English translation (every year attended), One teacher or counselor recommendation, 650-word essay, Declaration of finances with notarized bank letter (I-20), Transfer applicants follow a separate process.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

  • School Reports
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Recommendation Letters (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and deadlines: Early Decision Nov 1
  2. Early Action Nov 15 or Jan 15
  3. Rolling to Aug 1
  4. Spring Jan 6. Apply online with the Common App or Merrimack Application
  5. No application fee. Upload secondary transcript with English translation
  6. English test (Duolingo 110
  7. IELTS 6.5
  8. TOEFL iBT 79)
  9. One recommendation
  10. 650-word essay
  11. Passport copy
  12. Declaration of Finances and notarized bank letter. Receive the offer with the I-20 and pay the deposit within a week of completing the application.

Other costs

Tuition per year$21,963 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNorth Andover
Faculty or schoolSchool of Arts & Sciences
DepartmentPolitical Science, Policy and History
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value124
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional financial aid and merit opportunities vary by applicant, Qualification and year, Confirm the specific student award policy.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    170 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.