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The Department of Political Science provides instruction across these key disciplines: Political Philosophy; Canadian Government Studies; Public Administration, Governance, and Legal Systems; Cross-National Political Analysis; and Global Affairs and International Studies. The department actively collaborates with multiple interdisciplinary initiatives such as Justice Systems and Public Administration, Global Development Programs, Environmental Policy Studies, and European Union Studies.
Earning a Political Science degree equips learners to comprehend the governmental frameworks shaping pivotal matters that impact societies at personal, familial, and broader levels. Those studying Political Science frequently find themselves at the crossroads where communities engage with governmental systems, examining civic duties, legislative frameworks, and international connections – among other critical areas.
Our alumni have established themselves in various professional paths including: Government policy specialist, Corporate-public sector liaison, Legal practitioner
International aid organization professional, Elected official, Data research specialist, Demographic studies expert, Law enforcement officer, Diplomatic corps member
Border services agent, Media and communications strategist
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).