BA Honours International Relations at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

IR examines the globalizing effects of economic, social, technological, environmental, military, and political processes, as well as issues of justice, responsibility, and human well-being. International Relations is the study of the relationships between countries and between governmental and non-governmental organizations. IR operates as an inter- and multi-disciplinary program in which core, as well as elective courses, are drawn from a range of disciplines such as political science, history, modern languages and literature, sociology, anthropology, economics, geography, and environmental studies.

Department: International Relations | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

The International Relations program is centred around courses in political science, language, and economics. In first and second year you'll take introductory courses in economics, political science, and international relations In third and fourth year you will begin to specialize In addition to your core courses, you'll have the opportunity to choose two streams of study from the following disciplines: Economics English Environmental studies History Political science Religious studies Sociology International Relations also has a university-level language requirement .

Career pathways

Popular career paths include humanitarian aid worker, global health aid worker/policy developer, foreign service officer, international development worker, public policy analyst, foreign affairs analyst/specialist, immigration officer/specialist, intelligence officer.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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