Applied Science University

What you'll study

The curriculum covers foundational and advanced branches of political science with an emphasis on international relations and public policy. The course structure totals 135 credit hours across 45 courses designed to develop critical thinking, communication skills and practical research ability relevant to diplomacy, think tanks, media and public institutions.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Secondary School Certificate or equivalent certified by the Bahraini Ministry of Education with an average of at least 60%. Candidates with averages below 60% may be admitted only if they are international-level athletes or artists representing Bahrain, or have at least one year of post-secondary practical experience; such admissions are capped at 20% of entrants and subject to University Council approval. Applicants from non-scientific secondary tracks must pass department-determined remedial courses.

All admitted students take a compulsory university English placement test. Scores 0–40 require ENG 099 (Remedial English); scores 41–120 require ENG 101 (English Language 1). ENG 099 is waived for students with IELTS ≥5 or TOEFL ≥450.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in diplomacy, international and regional organisations, civil society, government ministries, media and public-opinion institutions. Specific career paths listed by the programme include policy researcher, political consultant, international relations analyst, diplomat, specialist for international organisations, strategic analyst, parliamentary affairs specialist, public opinion researcher, and advisor in foreign/interior ministries or research centres.

Scholarships & funding angle

Tuition is charged per credit hour (92.7 BD per credit hour). The programme page provides estimated fees per semester and year and notes the four-year structure around 135 credits. Partial academic excellence scholarships apply for the first semester only: 30% for high school averages 95–100%, and 15% for averages 90–94.9%. The university publishes additional fee, refund and collection policies for other charges.