Are you interested in politics, the law, business, or government? Then Mercy University’s four-year Legal Studies with a Specialization in Political Science Program is for you.
You’ll develop analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills and will be introduced to the skills necessary to resolve conflict such as: mediation, negotiation and arbitration.
Please note that this Specialization does not prepare students for a career as a Paralegal and that the Specialization in Political Science is not approved by the American Bar Association.
Preparation for law school or other graduate degrees
Learn from faculty with practical experience in their fields
Internship opportunities to gain hands-on knowledge in the field
The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.
Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year One
International Year One – Pre-Sessional English Entry Route
| Intake | I-20 Request Deadline | Arrival to Mercy | Program Start Date |
| Fall 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | Sep 03, 2024 | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | Jan 02, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | May 05, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
Undergraduate and Graduate
The following intake dates are applicable for both Direct Entry and the University Pathway Program route.
| Intake | Application Deadline | I-20 Request Deadline | Arrival to Mercy | Program Start Date |
| Fall 2024 | July 29, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | Sep 03, 2024 | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | Dec 16, 2024 | Jan 02, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 * | Apr 21, 2025 | May 05, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
* Business Graduate Pathway Program students starting in the summer follow the direct entry arrival and program start dates below.
Graduate Business Programs Direct Entry Route *
| Intake | Application Deadline | I-20 Request Deadline | Arrival to Mercy | Program Start Date |
| Fall 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Sep 06, 2024 | Sep 06, 2024 |
| Winter 2025 ** | Oct 21, 2024 | Nov 04, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | May 05, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
* Applicable for a select number of graduate programs including:
Master of Science in Business Analytics (STEM)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
** The Master of Science in Business Analytics program does not have a winter intake available
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2024-25) |
| Mercy University International Undergraduate Pathway | $20,518 – $23,018 |
| Mercy University International Graduate Pathway | $12,814 – $15,614 |
| Undergraduate Direct Entry | $21,980 |
| Graduate Direct Entry | $1,040 -$1,065/ credit |
Please note: Additional fees may apply. Dates and fees are subject to change. There is an additional administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Mercy University.
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