Overview

Throughout the Economic and Political Studies course from Thompson Rivers University you will cultivate the skills that employers are looking for in communication, decision-making, critical thinking, problem-solving, self-learning, working with groups, leadership, global competency, ethics and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world settings.

Career opportunities:

An Economic and Political Studies programme from Thompson Rivers University will bolster your employability in many areas, regardless of the industry you choose to work in. The widely transferable problem-solving and analytical skills developed by economic and political studies students equates to an extremely wide ranging and diverse set of career options.

Economic and political studies graduates pursue roles in the following professions and industries:

Financial risk analyst
Data analyst
Financial planner
Economist
Accountant
Consultant and consulting firms
Economic researcher
Financial consultant
Investment analyst
Natural resources sector

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Canadian Politics

Political Theory

Comparative Politics

International Relations

Public Policy and Administration

Political Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

Economics Political Science Financial Management View 142 other Bachelors in Economics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Admission to each major program may have specific requirements.

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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

26250 CAD / year

≈ 26250 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4860 CAD / year

≈ 4860 CAD / year

Additional Details

Fee for 4 courses per semester.

Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Kamloops

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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