Study Master of Arts in Political Science at Simon Fraser University in Canada, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Master of Arts in Political Science

Canada

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What will I learn?

The department has five fields of study: political theory and methodology Canadian government and politics, including political behaviour and political economy comparative government and politics international relations, including foreign policy analysis and international political economy public policy, public administration, local governance and administration. Students are expected to complete the program requirements in 3 to 6 terms (1 to 2 years).

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$6,448.74 (US$ 4,635) per year
Books and supplies -1,2863

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Burnaby Campus

8888 University Drive,

Burnaby,

British Columbia,

V5A 1S6, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelors degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution

A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses. Any graduate work is also considered. Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average.

Submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicants ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.

English Language Requirements:

Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category

Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5

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

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