The political science major at the University of Richmond has an unusually distinctive array of choices. Approximately 140 students major in political science at the University of Richmond. Classes vary in size from eight to 25, with the average being 18. Internships Approximately 50 students participate in government internships each year. Some of them work with legislators, lobbyists and government agencies involved in the legislative process at the Virginia General Assembly.
Legislative internships carry six hours of credit.
An increasing number of students in political science are taking advantage of the growing opportunities to study abroad, not only in Great Britain and the European continent, but also in Australia, Japan, Latin America and Africa. In some cases, students enroll in institutions associated with the University of Richmond. Career Opportunities Political science is the most popular department at the University of Richmond for those students interested in law. The department provides pre-law counseling and courses that help to prepare students for law school. However, any one of the several courses of study in the liberal arts will prepare a student for admission into law school.