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Master of Arts in Political Science (Thesis-based)

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Department of Political Science offers programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, and the Master of Arts in Policy Studies. The following fields of study are offered in the master’s and doctoral programs: Canadian politics, comparative politics, gender and politics, international relations, and political philosophy/theory. The Thesis-Based MA in Political Science prepares students to undertake a significant independent research project. This prepares you for a variety of careers including political support roles and government, as well as a prerequisite for PhD studies in Political Science and further studies in Business or Law.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$10,518.72 (US$ 7,561) per year
Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants who have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree will be considered for admission to our MA programs. Degrees in Political Science, Political Policy, or close cognates such as International Relations or PPE are strongly preferred; applicants with other undergraduate majors should normally have at least 30 graded credits of coursework in Political Science. Applicants must have grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 (when converted to the University of Alberta's grading scale) or equivalent in the last 60 graded credits of academic studies.Since English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Alberta, all applicants must be proficient in English prior to admission. Applicants with degrees/ qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate through one of the following exam scores:

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

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About University of Alberta

One of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta has an international reputation for academic excellence.

  • Top 100 university globally (QS, 2025)
  • 18 faculties, offering more than 200 undergraduate programs
  • 6th in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankin
  • 97 percent graduate employment rate

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