Overview

Political Studies from University of Manitoba aims to provide an advanced level of understanding of political systems, decision-making processes, and procedures, institutions, and policies at all levels of government. The degree is designed to prepare students to pursue further graduate work and also prepare them for careers in education, law, politics, community development, policy analysis, journalism, advocacy, management, and consulting.

Students at Political Studies from University of Manitoba will:

gain a solid background in Political Studies,

acquire a comprehensive knowledge in at least two fields of Political Studies,

develop their ability to undertake independent research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Politics of Advanced Industrial States

Directed Readings in Politics

State-Civil Society Relations

Canadian Government

Canadian Democracy

Selected Topics in Political Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science Terrorism & Security View 23 other Masters in International Relations in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Studies

Statement of Intent

Publication/Writing Sample

Letters of Recommendation: 2

Submit your transcripts (unofficial copies)

English language proficiency

Pay the application fee

Mminimum B average (3.0) in the last 60 credit hours or equivalent.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

13352 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6676 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

6070 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3035 CAD per semester during 24 months.

National Tuition: $3,034.66 per term
International Tuition: $6,676.30 per term

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 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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