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The Department of Political Science provides courses across several disciplines: Political Philosophy; Government and Politics in Canada; Public Administration, Governance, and Legal Studies; Cross-National Political Systems; as well as Global Affairs and International Studies. The department collaborates on multiple interdisciplinary initiatives such as Justice and Public Policy, Global Development Studies, Environmental Policy, and European Union Studies. Academic guidance is available for Political Science majors through the department's advising program. Students should meet with program advisors to discuss curriculum choices, alternative course options from other departments, or any academic concerns.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).