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Philosophy-Political Science Major

Combine philosophy and politics for a unique perspective.

Future Forecast

Work in politics, law enforcement, research, teaching, the military, or academia.

Prepare

Graduate prepared for graduate school if desired.

Small Class Size

Benefit from personalized attention and strong faculty-student mentorship.

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy-Political Science

The philosophy-political science major provides students with an in-depth understanding of politics, systems of government, human nature, morality, and justice. You’ll learn to analyze and evaluate arguments logically and persuasively by studying ancient and classical philosophy as well as modern-day political philosophies. This major also examines current world events from different perspectives.

This degree will teach you how to look at political issues from different perspectives.

Curriculum and Resources

2024-25 Academic Year Information

Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

- Philosophy-Political Science (BA)

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What Jobs Can I Get With a Philosophy-Political Science Degree?

Your philosophy-political science degree will arm you with unique insights into the world around us, plus skills in logic, ethics, and critical thinking. It’s no surprise there are many different types of careers for your skill set.

Philosophy-Political Science Careers and Salaries

The most common career paths for philosophy-political science majors are law school and teaching. But you could also be working in politics, law enforcement, research, teaching, the military, or academia.

Lawyer: $127,990
Legislative aide: $44,697
Policy analyst: $78,957
Political campaign manager: $62,277

Salary and job projections come from national averages in the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and industry-specific posts and publications. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.

As a Lynchburg philosophy-political science student, you'll:

Develop critical-thinking skills to help you analyze complex problems.

Develop a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Gain experience in argumentation and rhetoric.

Analyze recent events from different perspectives to better understand their nuance and complexity.

"I love the close-knit community at Lynchburg and being able to show my new friends at UL my hometown."

- Ameliah Knopp '22

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