Overview

Political science is crucial for solving the world’s most complex social problems faced by people, firms and governments. Effective solutions require analysis of legal systems, political power and personal motivations, both domestically and globally. McMaster University offers a degree in Global Politics.

Areas of Research

Critical international relations
Critical security studies
Climate change
Global public policy
Globalization
Global political economy
Citizenship
Postcolonialism
Foreign policy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical security studies
Climate change
Global public policy
Globalization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Political Science View 44 other Masters in Political Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If English is not your native language, an official copy of your English Language Proficiency score or other evidence of competency in English is required. Such applicants are required to supply this evidence as part of your application. Applicants whose university studies were completed at an institution where English is deemed the official language of instruction may be exempted from this requirement (an official letter from the institution is required).
Applicants are required to complete the Graduate Studies Online Application which opens October 1st each year. In addition to the online application, applicants must also submit the required documents listed below. Some required documents must be submitted through the online application.
Upload a scan of ALL official university transcripts completed to date to the application system. Remember to include a copy of the transcript key/index or scale from the transcript.
Transcripts from institutions where you completed courses on Letter of Permission and/or as part of a Student Exchange Program must also be included.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27498 CAD / year

≈ 27498 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5632 CAD / year

≈ 5632 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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