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Earning a political science degree unlocks diverse professional pathways. Students gain comprehensive understanding of political systems and societal structures while honing valuable abilities in research, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Those completing undergraduate studies in political science often advance to graduate programs or pursue careers in:
Government agencies at federal and provincial levels
Foreign service and diplomacy
Global institutions
Nonprofit organizations and NGOs
Primary and secondary education
Corporate leadership
Indigenous governance
Legal professions
Students must have completed High School (Secondary School) or partial post-secondary.
Entry requirements may vary from country by country.
English language requirement:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Internet Based: Overall 83; Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20
IELTS – Academic: Overall Band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 59, No area with less than 59
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 85
Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 (subject to change based on application volume); Winter term – December 15 (subject to change based on application volume); Spring/Summer term – April 15 (subject to change based on application volume)