Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science (Thesis) in Guelph Canada | University of Guelph
University of Guelph
|
Guelph Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
20,512
(c. USD14,722.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
If you're exploring career paths in government, aiming for success in the private sector, or seeking to advance your education with a PhD – the University of Guelph's MA in Political Science provides the competitive advantage to help you achieve your goals.
Centered on the core themes of Rights, Justice, Citizenship, and Identity (RJCI), this program examines how politics shapes our identities, sense of belonging, and societal roles in an era of globalization and rapid transformation. You'll gain comprehensive training in research and analytical methods, preparing you for professional opportunities in academia, public service, and corporate sectors.
Customize your academic journey by selecting specialized study concentrations that align with your aspirations.
Work alongside distinguished faculty members while choosing from three degree completion options: thesis, major research paper, or coursework-only pathway.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Honours BA in political science with a minimum B+ (77-79%) GPA in the last two years of study.
If you hold a BA in another social science field and are accepted into the program, you will be required to complete additional qualifying courses in the first two semesters of the program.
A methodology course is necessary for admission to the graduate program. If not completed, you may be admitted with the requirement that you complete the extra course.
If needed for your particular course of study, you are also expected to have an adequate working knowledge of a language in addition to English. International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) 6.5 , Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and (TOEFL Special Home Edition (iBT)) 89 A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
paper based- minimum score of 600
If you hold a BA in another social science field and are accepted into the program, you will be required to complete additional qualifying courses in the first two semesters of the program.
A methodology course is necessary for admission to the graduate program. If not completed, you may be admitted with the requirement that you complete the extra course.
If needed for your particular course of study, you are also expected to have an adequate working knowledge of a language in addition to English. International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) 6.5 , Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and (TOEFL Special Home Edition (iBT)) 89 A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
paper based- minimum score of 600
Tuition
CAD
20,512