Vancouver,
BC,
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Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Associate of Arts in Political Science in New Westminster Canada | Douglas College
Douglas College
|
New Westminster Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,103
(c. USD13,711.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Discover how different nations are governed and how political structures influence people's everyday experiences at community, country, and global scales through the Associate Degree in Political Science. This program enhances analytical and investigative abilities by exploring diverse subjects including historical events, media studies, economic theories, and political philosophies. You'll analyze contentious political matters involving ethical dilemmas in public affairs and decision-making while understanding Canada's international position.
Potential career paths include:
Municipal Representative
Emergency Management Specialist
Social Services Coordinator
Corporate Partnerships & Funding Associate
Judicial Administrative Assistant
Border Services Agent
Electoral Support Staff
International Relief Coordinator
Citizenship Official
Policy Research Specialist
With advanced studies, you could pursue professions such as: Attorney; News Reporter; Educator; Policy Advocate.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; One course short of British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent; Nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; Seventeen (17) years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance, and has not been enrolled at a school for a minimum of one year; Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate
Douglas College English Assessment
TOEFL iBT (in-person or online) - minimum score 83
TOEFL Essentials - minimum score of 9 (no score below 8 on any individual section)
IELTS - minimum overall band test score 6.5 (academic module only)
EIKEN Practical English - minimum placement of Grade 1
CAEL - minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)
Cambridge English CAE - minimum score 75 or "B
Cambridge English CPE - minimum score 60 or "C
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 8 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
Duolingo English Test Minimum overall score of 110. Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 56
Tuition
CAD
19,103