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Political Science examines the structured analysis of governance, political systems, and civic behavior. It explores how societies manage their administration across different tiers and considers diverse perspectives on future governance models. As a political science scholar, you'll investigate how political disputes are structured and settled in practical scenarios. You'll examine electoral processes, policy formulation, and the organization of decision-making frameworks. The curriculum covers how nations, including Canada and others, develop and execute legislation and public policies.
Additionally, you'll analyze how officials interpret their responsibilities toward each other and how choices are influenced by varying interpretations of ethics, practicality, and feasibility across different contexts. The Political Science Department provides four specialized concentrations and recommends selecting courses from each category to obtain comprehensive knowledge of the field. These concentrations include: Canadian Government, Cross-National Political Analysis, Global Affairs, and Philosophical Foundations of Politics.
Applicants who complete the equivalent of Grade 12 in high school (secondary school) will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed secondary qualifications in other countries will be considered for admission under the High School Admission Route. Applicants to undergraduate programs who have completed post-secondary study will be considered for admission under the Post-Secondary Admission Route.
English language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT)) with a minimum total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT), with minimum scores of 16 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum score of 18 in Writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall score of 60, with a minimum 50 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and 60 in Writing.
Academic International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.