Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science (Thesis-based) in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,751.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Political Science provides graduate programs including Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Political Science, along with a Master of Arts in Policy Studies. Students can specialize in these areas within the master's and doctoral programs: Canadian government, comparative political systems, gender studies in politics, global relations, and political theory. The Thesis-Based MA in Political Science equips students to conduct substantial independent research, opening doors to diverse career paths such as political advisory positions, public sector work, or serving as a foundation for advanced studies in Political Science, Business, or Law.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree will be considered for admission to our MA programs. Degrees in Political Science, Political Policy, or close cognates such as International Relations or PPE are strongly preferred, applicants with other undergraduate majors should normally have at least 30 graded credits of coursework in Political Science. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 (when converted to the University of Alberta's grading scale) or equivalent in the last 60 graded credits of academic studies.
Since English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Alberta, all applicants must be proficient in English prior to admission. Applicants with degrees/ qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
TOEFL with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or a total of 100 (Internet-based) with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skills areas, or
MELAB of 85, or
IELTS 7.0 with at least 6 on each band.
Since English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Alberta, all applicants must be proficient in English prior to admission. Applicants with degrees/ qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
TOEFL with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or a total of 100 (Internet-based) with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skills areas, or
MELAB of 85, or
IELTS 7.0 with at least 6 on each band.
Tuition
CAD
9,406