Overview

Key facts

The Political Science program of University of Guelph pursues a wide range of research interests, are widely published, and are active in obtaining grant funding from SSHRC and other sources. The department also has a strong track record in helping graduate students obtain research funding of their own, including SSHRC, OGS, and Trillium.

The MA program revolves around the theme of Rights, Justice, Citizenship, and Identity while allowing flexibility for students to pursue their various interests. Within the broader framework of Rights, Justice, Citizenship and Identity, the Department has particular strengths in Public Policy and Administration and Global Justice and Politics and offers a number of courses related to those topics. Our broad range of course offerings and options to complete the degree (coursebased, Major Research Paper or thesis) allows students to tailor their experience towards their future employment or academic goals.

Are you interested in:

Rights, Law and Justice

Public Policy, Governance, and Administration

International Development

Gender and Identity

Comparative and Global Politics

Career opportunities

Policy Analyst

Strategic Consultant

Communications Specialist

Lecturer

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Politics of Identity

Theories of International Relations

Rights and Public Policy

Constitutionalism and Judicial Politics

Multi-Level Governance in Canada

Courts and Parliament

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-18 00:00:00

More details

Please apply at least two weeks prior to the above deadline to ensure sufficient time to upload your required documents.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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General requirements

Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a doctoral program is the successful completion of a graduate/master’s degree from a recognized university
Minimum B average in their Master’s program (department may require higher standing)
Demonstrated strong potential for research..

Applicants who hold the DVM degree (or equivalent) and who are applying to the DVSc program must have achieved an overall average standing of at least high second-class honours ('B' standing) in their program.
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Tuition Fees

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13676 CAD / year

≈ 13676 CAD / year
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4756 CAD / year

≈ 4756 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Funding

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