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The field of Politics and International Studies equips students with practical insights into societal structures and decision-making processes. Governments, corporations, and citizens all operate within established political and social frameworks, including concepts like justice, liberty, rights, and responsibilities. These frameworks face continuous scrutiny—whether through democratic channels like elections, advocacy efforts, and peaceful demonstrations, or through more radical approaches. The discipline rigorously analyzes these dynamics to foster deeper comprehension.
Pursuing this degree opens doors to advanced academic paths such as M.A. or Ph.D. programs, while also serving as strong groundwork for careers in law, education, media, or public service. Our alumni consistently achieve notable success in securing placements at top-tier law schools and graduate programs.
Instruction blends traditional lectures, interactive seminars, and hands-on learning experiences. The department prioritizes close mentorship to enrich academic growth and guide students toward postgraduate opportunities in public sector roles, corporate environments, nonprofit organizations, or research institutions.
International High School Students: You are considered an international high school student for admission purposes if you: are currently completing secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA; or you completed secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA within the last two years and you have not studied elsewhere since completing your secondary school studies
Admission Requirements General: Completed secondary school credential that would permit you access to university in that country. If you are studying at or have graduated from secondary school in a country where secondary school finishes after only 11 years of formal schooling, you may not apply directly to Bishop’s University. You will need to complete at least one year of study at a college or university before applying to transfer to Bishop’s.
English language proficiency requirements: TOEFL minimum overall score of 237 (computer-based) or 90 (internet based); IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5; MELAB minimum overall score of 85; Canadian Academic English Language - CAEL minimum overall score of 70; Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of C; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of C; Pearson Test of English: Academic (PTE: Academic) minimum overall score of 61.