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This program adopts an interdisciplinary perspective on political studies, emphasizing analytical rigor and transformative political engagement. Key areas of concentration encompass: political economy critiques; contemporary social theory; global political analysis; gender and politics; evolution of political philosophy; activism and equity movements; as well as examinations of authority structures and democratic governance principles.
Students can pursue specialized diplomas in governance administration or global security studies, while also having the flexibility to combine other York graduate diplomas with their Political Science MA or PhD studies.
Faculty and graduate researchers collaborate with various York-affiliated institutes including: Asian Studies Center, Gender Research Institute, European Studies Program, Labor Globalization Center, Migration Studies Unit, Latin American/Caribbean Research Network, and Canadian Studies Research Hub.
Duration - Full-time MA candidates typically complete degree requirements within three academic terms.