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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History International Relations Political Science View 70 other Bachelors in International Relations in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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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

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

32724 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32724 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7064 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7064 CAD per year during 48 months.

per unit

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.

Available Scholarships

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