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Overview
Our MA in Political Science program at the University of Calgary covers the traditional fields of political science, and offers unparalleled strengths in the areas of political violence, international law, history of political thought, gender and politics, political parties, electoral politics and indigenous politics.
Students are given the tools and guidance needed to work at a high level on theoretical and practical problems of crucial political importance, domestically and globally.
Outcomes and next steps
Government policy analyst, researcher, consultant, non-governmental organizations, international organizations.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Qualitative Analysis in Political Science
- Special Topics in Political Theory
- Special Topics in Political Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Political Science View 41 other Masters in Political Science in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3.4
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 105
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
- A four-year BA in Political Science or a strong background in Political Science: at least 5.0 full-course equivalents in Political Science.
- Sample of written work, preferably a paper submitted for a Political Science course.
- A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research before admission will be granted.
- A statement of research interests
- Email confirmation from a potential supervisor who is interested in supervising your work
- Two reference letters
Tuition Fee
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International
13330 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13330 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
5873 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5873 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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