Overview

Our Political Science courses delivered at Brock University critically examine governments in Canada and abroad, law, public policy, international relations, and philosophies of how to organize power and to what ends. The department has particular strength in criminal justice policy, law and courts, digital politics, security and foreign policy, Indigenous politics, and local government.

Key Facts

You will have the opportunity to learn through lectures, discussion-based seminars, simulations, independent research, and experiential learning. Together with our emphasis on critical thinking, reading comprehension, and written and verbal communication, graduates have the skills for such career paths as advocacy, civil service, diplomacy, journalism, law, policing, policy analysis and polling.

Political Science offers concentrations in International Development and Public Law for those interested, respectively, in the uneven global distribution of power and the machinery of government and its relationship with individuals. Co-op programs are available in either Political Science or Public Policy and Administration with academic and work terms over four and a half years.

Career outcomes

Lawyer

Government administrator

Policy analyst

Journalist

Diplomat, international affairs specialist

Polling and political consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science
Courts and Politics: Great Cases in Constitutional Law
Freedom and Power in the New Millennium
Canada and the Global Community
Politics, Power and Persuasion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Senior Secondary school credential appropriate for entry to university in your home country

Academically rigorous grade 12 year
Minimum B- average (higher for some programs)

English Language proficiency requirements must be satisfied

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

239010 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

42300 CAD / year

≈ 42300 CAD / year
In-State Applies to you

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36540 CAD / year

≈ 36540 CAD / year

Living costs

St. Catharines

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

St. Catharines

Funding

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