The AB Political Science program aims to provide students with the essential theoretical and methodological background for the study of politics. It is designed for students to acquire proficiency in political science theory and practice, critically examine real-world problems, find informed and innovative solutions to these problems, and become well-rounded professionals in their chosen careers.

In line with these objectives, the program combines coursework with field training. It offers courses in the major fields of the discipline: political theory and methodology, comparative politics and government (including Philippine politics and government), public policy and governance, and international relations. It also offers elective and seminar courses dealing with special topics and issues such as e-governance, political marketing, corruption, law and society, and environmental governance. In their final year, students take a series of culminating courses in which they plan and implement either academic or action-research projects demonstrating the application of knowledge and skills gained in the program in the examination of real-world political problems and their potential solutions.