Study Associate of Arts in Political Science at Douglas College in Canada, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Explore how countries around the world are governed and how political systems affect the daily lives of citizens at the local, national and international levels with the Associate Degree in Political Science. You’ll develop critical-thinking and research skills through discussion and analysis of everything from history, to journalism, to economics, to political ideologies. You’ll examine political controversies that raise ethical issues in the public life and political choices of public officials as well as gain insight into Canada’s role on the global stage.Career opportunities include:City Councillor Civil Preparedness Officer Community Worker Corporate Engagement & Grants Assistant Court Clerk Customs Inspector Election Assistant Humanitarian Aid Worker Immigration Officer Legislative AnalystWith further education, you can work towards a career as a: Lawyer Journalist Teacher Lobbyist.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

CAD$19,875.00 (US$ 14,286) per year

Housing and food - 5600$

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

New Westminster Campus

700 Royal Avenue,

New Westminster,

British Columbia,

V3M 5Z5, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

CAD$19,875.00 (US$ 14,286) per year

Housing and food - 5600$

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

New Westminster Campus

700 Royal Avenue,

New Westminster,

British Columbia,

V3M 5Z5, Central Canada, Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; One course short of British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent; Nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; Seventeen (17) years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance, and has not been enrolled at a school for a minimum of one year; Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.