BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Economic and Political Studies in Kamloops Canada | Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University
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Kamloops Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
10,787
(c. USD7,739.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The field of economics and politics examines decision-making processes, influencing every aspect of human life. It offers in-depth examination of numerous practical topics: governmental structures, taxation systems, joblessness, capital markets, global commerce, economic progress, as well as societal challenges like deprivation, lawbreaking, environmental contamination, medical services, schooling, ecological concerns, and more. Potential career opportunities include: regional government offices, public sector organizations, state-owned enterprises, financial institutions (including insurance and banking), advisory companies, resource extraction industries, advanced education in economic theory, business administration and legal studies, or entrepreneurial ventures. Political Studies, often referred to as Political Science, represents one of the most recent and rapidly expanding fields within the Humanities and Social Sciences. Having started with limited academic presence in the 1960s, the discipline has grown significantly, now becoming an essential component of respected university programs worldwide.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
- Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
- English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Admission to each major program may have specific requirements.
Recommended: Foundations of Mathematics 11 or higher is strongly recommended for students pursuing Education or a major in Geography and Environmental Studies, Sociology or Psychology
Students usually declare a major before the beginning of their third year of courses, but they must meet specific lower-level requirements to be admitted. All candidates are assigned a Major Program Advisor. Students are expected to meet with their advisor to ensure that they qualify and that appropriate courses are selected.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT - 88+ with no section below 20; TOEFL paper-based - 570+ TWE 4.5+; TOEFL Computer-Based - 230+ Essay 4.5+; IELTS - 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0; MELAB - 81+; CanTEST - 4.5+ with no component score below 4.0; CAEL - Overall 70+ No subtest below 60.
Deadlines for students of pre-assessment eligible nationalities (Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran and Nigeria): Fall: February 15, 2024. Deadlines for students of all other nationalities: Fall: March 1, 2024; Winter 2025: September 1, 2024.
Tuition
CAD
10,787