Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

Political science covers different political structures and how countries are governed. Students study governments and other political units, social justice, human rights, gender equality, conflict and security, international development and environmental sustainability.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Politics, Politics and Globalization, Politics and Sex and Democracy and Dissent.

Career pathways

Career examples include political analyst, politician, civil servant, intelligence officer, lawyer, diplomat and political advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia applicants: English 12 academic plus four additional academic 12 courses, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in the required courses. Requirements for other provinces and countries are listed on the Canadian and international admissions pages.

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.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/admissions/cs-apply-online.html

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