Overview

Why to study

The Political Science graduate program at the University of Northern British Columbia, provides students with an advanced education in the discipline of Political Science at all levels including local, regional, national and international spheres. We specialize in comparative politics, political philosophy and Aboriginal-state relations, with additional specialties in other areas. Each student’s program of study is designed individually to meet his or her scholarly interests.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classics in political Theory

Social and Health policy and Administration

Topics in Society and Democracy

Aboriginal-State Relations

Democracy, Citizenship and Human Rights

Comparative Federalism

Comparative Northern Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Terrace, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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105

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful applicants to the program will hold a four-year baccalaureate in Political Science, and will have obtained a GPA of at least 3.0. UNBC and the Department of Political Science are committed to interdisciplinary co-operation, so students without undergraduate majors in Political Science may be admitted with special provisions made regarding course work and thesis research programs.
An application for admission to Graduate Programs.
Respective application fee(s).
Three assessment reports (letters of reference) submitted directly to UNBC from the referees.
Official transcripts (one copy) from all post-secondary institutions attended.
Statement of Academic Interests (letter of intent).
Official English Language Test Scores (required for applicants whose first language is NOT English) sent directly to UNBC from the testing agencies.

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Tuition Fees

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5302 CAD / year

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3788 CAD / year

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