Study Master of Arts in Political Science at University of Northern British Columbia in Canada, Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

A Master’s degree in Political Science is designed for students who normally would have the equivalent of an undergraduate major in Political Science and want to undertake advanced training in scholarly research.The graduate program provides students with an advanced education in the discipline of Political Science at all levels including local, regional, national and international spheres. We specialize in comparative politics, political philosophy and Aboriginal-state relations, with additional specialties in other areas. Each student’s program of study is designed individually to meet their scholarly interests.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$7,953.39 (US$ 5,717) per year

Medical Insurance Fee - International Students Only - CAD 190.00

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Prince George Campus

3333 University Way,

Prince George,

British Columbia,

V2N 4Z9, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$7,953.39 (US$ 5,717) per year

Medical Insurance Fee - International Students Only - CAD 190.00

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Prince George Campus

3333 University Way,

Prince George,

British Columbia,

V2N 4Z9, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Successful applicants to the program will hold a four-year baccalaureate in Political Science, and will have obtained a GPA of at least 3.0. UNBC and the Department of Political Science are committed to interdisciplinary co-operation, so students without undergraduate majors in Political Science may be admitted with special provisions made regarding course work and thesis research programs.

Entry requirements may vary from country to country, Applicants must have an four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.

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