A concentration in Political Economy at Concordia University of Edmonton equips you with the skills necessary to understand and analyze the major domestic and international challenges facing Canada today. In the first two years, you will gain an understanding of key concepts in the disciplines of both political science and economics as well as the role of markets and governments in Canadian and global society. In the third year, as a capstone seminar student, you will confront the major, real world policy problems facing Canada, analyze them and look for solutions to them.
As a graduate of political economy, you will have the opportunity to pursue professional studies and careers in law, education and journalism or take additional degrees at the graduate level in political science, economics or international affairs. The public service at the national, provincial or municipal level along with business and the non-profit sector also offer career options for graduates.
Concordia University of Edmonton’s 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Economy is a general liberal arts degree. You will complete the 3-year degree to prepare for the job market or to move on to earn another degree or diploma in a related field such as business, education, government, journalism, or law.
January 2026
Main Campus
7128 Ada Boulevard,
Edmonton,
Alberta,
T5B 4E4, Canada
August 2025
Main Campus
7128 Ada Boulevard,
Edmonton,
Alberta,
T5B 4E4, Canada
Applicants to Bachelor of Arts degree programs who present high school qualifications when seeking admission to the first year of university studies must normally present a minimum admission average of 60% with a passing grade in each subject.
English Language proficiency examinations, taken within the last two years, as described below:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (internet-based test) score of 80 or PBT (paper-based test) score of 550.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System), ACADEMIC. The minimum satisfactory score is 6.0 with no band below 5.5.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery). The minimum satisfactory score is 80.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment). The minimum satisfactory score is 60 with scores of at least 50 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 60 or higher in Writing.
CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark). The minimum satisfactory score is 6.
Pearson Test of English (Academic). The minimum satisfactory score is 54.
Application Deadlines:
Fall/August 12; Winter/January 12; Spring 1/April 27; Spring 2/May 17
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.