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Overview
Students have the option of concentrating their courses and research on specific aspects of political science – including Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Policy, and Political Theory – or taking a wide range of courses across these fields.
During the Political Science MA program from Carleton University, students will have access to faculty for one-on-one research supervision, as well as to the lively research community within the department. A co-op option is available.
Capital Advantage
Carleton’s location in the nation’s capital places you in the heart of the country’s political process, giving you unparalleled access to resources and career opportunities unavailable elsewhere in the country. Carleton students enjoy easy access to Canada’s federal government and can tour Parliament Hill, visit the Library of Parliament, attend Parliament when it is in session and volunteer or work for government departments and agencies located in the city. Ottawa is also home to 11 national museums, Library and Archives Canada, more than 900 national and international associations and a multitude of high commissions and foreign embassies.
Faculty Research Highlights
- Fiona Robinson has published extensively on the global ethics of care
- William Cross specializes in political parties and legislative politics in Westminster-style democracies
- Laura Macdonald conducts research on North American politics
- Waller Newell’s work examines the insights of political philosophy for questions of political leadership
- Vandna Bhatia’s research focuses on the public policy choices associated with healthcare in Canada in a comparative context
Career Opportunities
Our location in Ottawa places students in the heart of the country’s political process, which provides unparalleled access to resources and career opportunities unavailable elsewhere in the country.
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Courses include:
- Political Parties in Canada
- Legislatures and Representation in Canada
- The Politics of Climate Change
- Canadian Political Economy
- Executive Power in Canadian Politics
- Indigenous Politics of North America
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
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). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 60
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. 86
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
American Studies Public Policy Political Science View 63 other Masters in Public Policy 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. B+
English requirements
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). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 60
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. 86
Other requirements
General requirements
- A BA (Honours), or the equivalent, with at least a B+ standing. Honours graduates in fields other than political science will be considered on the basis of their academic background and standing, and will be judged on a case-by-case basis.
Tuition Fee
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International
17317 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17317 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
6615 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6615 CAD per year during 24 months.
- National: $6,515 (2nd year)
- International: $17,317 (2nd year)
Living costs for Ottawa
1168 - 1925 CAD /month
Living costs
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Funding
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