Political Science and International Affairs
Political Science and International Affairs
Explore the Department of Political Science and International Affairs
Whether you are interested in American politics, comparative politics, international relations or political thought, here you'll find active and engaged faculty who are widely respected and devoted to teaching and research. You’ll gain communication and analytic skills and the knowledge base you need to pursue careers in public service, law, business, nonprofits, education, and a large number of contemporary careers that require analytic thinking.
Budapest in the Spotlight
Political science majors Alaina Zambrowski and Kendall Bush attend a traditional "Goodbye to Winter" festival in the Hungarian city of Munkacs with their peers in the Study Abroad UNH-in-Budapest Program, which is actively recruiting for the spring 2023 trip!
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Jacobs ’25 Finds Potential Career Path in Internship with Sen. Shaheen's Office
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UNH Students Take Home Three Awards at Model UN Conference
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ArticleStudent and Alumni Spotlights
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Political Science MajorAs a junior, I am halfway through my undergraduate studies. During this time as a UNH student, my career goals have vacillated significantly. Reflecting back on my research, it’s easy to see that the wildly different projects I’ve undertaken are a reflection of the general uncertainty that has colored my college career. To provide a brief overview, I began my research journey through a…Learn More -
Political Science and International Affairs Double MajorWhat made you choose UNH? I was not set on UNH until I visited the campus. Starting with the tour I took in the fall of my senior year, the overall feeling I got from…Learn More -
Political Science MajorWhat made you choose UNH? I chose UNH because of its affordability. Affordability was a crucial deciding factor when I was picking schools because I come from a low-income background. I’ve been a part of TRIO programs since the sixth grade and seeing that I could continue being in…Learn More -
Political Science and International Affairs Double MajorCOLA Student Fellow, Eli Longa, shares why he chose UNH, what he loves about the College of Liberal Arts, some of his favorite experiences, the most important lesson he's learned, and more. What made you choose UNH? To be completely honest, I mostly chose UNH because it made the most sense for me financially. Coming into college, I knew that I wanted to attend…Learn More -
Political Science Graduate Student Publishes Policy Brief on the Global Arms TradeExplore Dylan Cordle's latest collaboration with esteemed co-author Professor Jen Spindel, "Grappling with End Use Monitoring," recently featured on the "Looking Ahead Blog." The blog focuses on policy analysis concerning short- to medium-term trends related to the arms trade, security assistance, and weapons use.Learn More
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