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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Algoma University

Algoma University, Canada

Programme overview

Political Science examines political ideas, institutions and actors, including power, justice, democracy and globalization. Located on the former Shingwauk Residential School site, the program has a strong Indigenous focus. Students can take a single major or a combined major with Law and Justice, and complete an independent Honours Essay in the final year.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Specializations in International Relations, Canadian Government and Politics, and Political Thought.

Career pathways

Lawyer, government and public service, foreign affairs and diplomatic service, media and journalism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario secondary school applicants: six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U, minimum 65% average (Political Science, Sault Ste. Marie).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Full-time September admission via OUAC; January, May and part-time admission by direct application to Algoma University.

Canadian applicants for full-time September admission apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC): Undergrad 101 for current Ontario high school students, Undergrad 105 for all other applicants. January, May and part-time applicants apply directly on the Algoma U application with a non-refundable $70 CAD application fee.

Application fee for international applicants is $125.00; application fee for non-OUAC applicants is $70.00.

Apply through the official page: https://algomau.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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