Overview
Do you want to make a difference and help create a better world? Political Science is fundamentally concerned with power. Who has power? The Prime Minister? Big business? Media? The people? How can citizens challenge existing policies and power inequalities? Should they vote? Join advocacy groups? Take to the streets?
Career Opportunities
The world is changing rapidly and you have no way of knowing the full range of career opportunities available to you in the future. Graduates of this Political Science program offered by Simon Fraser University may end up in a range of occupations, including these:
- Author
- Community Worker
- Customs Officer
- Diplomat
- Event Coordinator
- Financial/Economic Analyst
- Foreign Service Officer
- Fundraiser
- Human Resource Specialist
- Journalist
- Politician
- Public Policy Analyst
- Public Relations Professional
- Retail Manager
- Teacher
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Politics and Government
- Investigating Politics: Research Design and Qualitative Methods
- Quantitative Methods in Political Science
- Political Philosophy
- Canadian Government
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Credits
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Disciplines
History International Relations Political Science View 121 other Bachelors in Political Science in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirements
- All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements
- All students must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course
- Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior high school
- Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. (An admission average is calculated on final year results.)
Tuition Fee
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International
29370 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 979 CAD per credit during 48 months. -
National
5850 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 195 CAD per credit during 48 months.
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Living costs for Burnaby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.