MA Political Science at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

Those who enroll in UNB’s political science graduate program gain the necessary critical thinking skills to thoughtfully participate in local and global political communities. Students learn how to make persuasive arguments while exploring contemporary political debates, social justice, war and peace, philosophical questions, and more.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 1 year (research paper); 2 years (thesis) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Research areas include Canadian Politics, Public Policy, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Gender and Politics, Political Economy, Political Theory.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to pursue doctoral programs, law school and other professional programs, or embark on careers in government, international organizations, non-profit and social justice organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants should normally hold an undergraduate major or honours degree in political science with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (B+), or for international applicants, a Second Class Upper Division degree. Applicants who do not satisfy the requirements for full graduate student status may be eligible for a qualifying year. Applicants must submit a completed application. Carefully review the detailed application requirements on the Political Science department webpage . International Applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed:

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,168 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Arts fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, bus pas Source

International applicants: CAD 16,623 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Arts fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, bus pas Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Computer Science graduate application deadline is December 15, with April 30 for Winter term (MCS, PhD only) and May 31 for Winter term (MCSC only).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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