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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International Affairs and Political Science Major"I've come to love the work I do on the hill so much that I can't imagine not returning at some point. This internship has altered my perspective on the future. "Meet Abby…Learn More -
A Spanish and International Affairs Dual Major Looks Back on Her College Career"I walked onto the track team mid-October freshman year. Now I'm a captain. It just ended up working out perfectly."Meet Teagan O'Brien '25, a dual major in Spanish and International Affairs who is graduating in a few short weeks and "doesn't want to leave." As track team captain and honors student, she's embraced every opportunity that's come her way!…Learn More -
6 Questions with a UNH Political Science and Justice Studies Dual MajorHow does college prepare you for the future? How can you translate your college education to the real world? Welcome back to our Student Spotlight series, where you can meet…Learn More -
Gwendolyn Hanrahan '26 Selected to represent New Hampshire at the Henry Clay Center’s College Student CongressCongratulations to Political Science and Justice Studies major, Class of 2026, Gwendolyn Hanrahan. After a strong nomination by UNH political science Professor Susan Siggelakis, she has been selected to represent New Hampshire at the Henry Clay Center’s College Student Congress for two weeks this May. This program is a transformative two-week summer experience tailored for…Learn More -
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
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