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Political Science (BA) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Understand how power and policy shape our world while building the research, communication, and leadership skills needed to make an impact. Politics influences nearly every aspect of our lives. In Political Science, you'll explore how governments, institutions, policies, and citizens shape society while developing the skills to understand and address today's most pressing challenges.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Political Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

You'll learn how political systems work, how policy decisions are made, and how local and global issues shape societies. Along the way, you'll develop skills in research, data analysis, critical thinking, argumentation, and public communication.

Career pathways

Political Science graduates develop analytical, research, writing, and communication skills that are valued in government, international institutions, legal professions, business, non-profit organizations, media, and education. Employers seek graduates who can analyze complex issues, evaluate evidence, and communicate clearly.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Arts requirements: Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 Four additional academic subjects Minor in Political Science eligibility This minor is available to students registered in the following 120 credit hour programs: Bachelor of Applied Computer Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Community Design Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Informatics

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.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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