Honours Specialization in Politics and International Relations at King's University College at Western University

Programme overview

In a world that is being reshaped in challenging ways, Politics and International Relations is where the action is. You'll learn why societies look the way they do, and how politics is the ultimate tool for change. Because of our smaller class sizes, you'll get real student engagement, with professors who know your name and what you're about.

Faculty: Social Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include PIR 1021F/G People, Power and the State; PIR 1022F/G Global Politics; PIR 2101A/B Intro to Law and Public Policy.

Career pathways

Potential career paths include Law, Government and public service, Broadcasting and journalism, Intelligence, Public relations, Consulting, NGO advocacy, International business.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026). Ontario residents, all programs except BMOS; same tuition for Year 1 and Years 2-4. Full-time tuition for 4.0 credits or more, 2026-2027 fee schedule, tuition column only; excludes UWO and King's activity fees, health/dental plan, bus pass, orientation, s Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026). International, all programs except BMOS; tuition for Years 1-3 (Year 4 is 46,597). Full-time tuition for 4.0 credits or more, 2026-2027 fee schedule, tuition column only; excludes UWO and King's activity fees, health/dental plan, bus pass, orientation, st Source

Bachelor of Social Work: September admission, Year 3 entry.

Apply through OUAC (King's is listed under Western University). OUAC applications open September 18; the deadline for equal consideration for students studying in Ontario is January 15. Scholarship applications are due April 30. Ontario high school students accept by June 1; other applicants accept by May 1 unless the offer letter says otherwise.

Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3 entry): applications open December 1 and close March 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/admissions-finance/how-to-apply/

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