Overview

At Political Science from Western University - Canada not only do our faculty and students draw upon multiple theories and methods to solve a wide range of pressing domestic and international problems, we also invent new ones to expand the discipline’s analytical and explanatory power.

Graduates with Political Science from Western University - Canada will:

acquire the skills necessary to put program's values into practice

gain broad set of analytical skills, professionalization, mentoring and a strong research culture that emphasizes rigour, theoretical sophistication, and state of the art research methods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Theory

Political Theory – Toleration

International Relations

Global Governance (IR)

Urban Political Economy

Canadian Politics

Democratic Engagement

Comparative Politics

Comparative Political Behaviour

Methodology

Quantitative Methods in Political Science

Machine Learning in Social Science Research

Qualitative Methods in Political Science

Intergenerational Justice

Globalization and Urban Politics

Theories of Global Justice

Political Strategy and Communication

Women and Political Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 53 other Masters in Political Science in Canada

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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115

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

4-year Honours degree in Political Science.

Achieved at least a 78% in all courses taken within the final two years of the undergraduate degree.

Biographical information

Contact information

Statement of academic intent

Electronic transcripts from Ontario universities/colleges

Professional background

Referee information

Proficiency in English Scores

Application fee

A sample of written work

List of publications

References

Tuition Fee

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International

13430 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6715 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

4240 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2120 CAD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for London

1037 - 1625 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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