Overview

The Political Science program of University of New Brunswick joint master's program on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses brings together some of the country’s leading scholars to help students understand the dynamics of political power, institutions, decision-making and change. Classes are kept deliberately small so that students can pursue their unique interests under the close supervision of a dedicated faculty member.

Our graduates go on to pursue doctoral programs, law school and other professional programs, or embark on careers with government, international organizations, the courts, schools, and public service groups.

Research areas

UNB's graduate program in political science can offer supervision across all the main sub-fields:

Canadian Politics
International Relations
Comparative Politics
Gender and Politics
Political Economy

Political Theory

Global careers

Graduates of UNB's Master of Arts in Political Science have built their careers locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Some have gone on to doctoral programs, law school and other professional programs.

Others have embarked on careers with:

government
international organizations
non-profit organizations
public service groups

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics
Canadian Foreign Policy

Canadian Federalism

Law and Politics in Canada

Self-Government and Aboriginal Community

Canadian Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 alternative credits

30-60

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 47 other Masters in Political Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

IELTS

7

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65

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants should normally have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in political science with a minimum GPA of A- in their final two years of study, and a minimum of B+ in all political science courses.

Applicants who do not satisfy the requirements for full graduate student status may be eligible for a qualifying year.

Applicants must submit a completed application.

International Applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

1680 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1680 CAD per module during 12 months.
National

1022 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1022 CAD per module during 12 months.

The fee is per course.

Living costs for Fredericton

1100 - 2100 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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