Political Science (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Examine how political decisions affect the world around you and the forces that shape governments, policies and societies in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science. Learn more about trade and political economics, environmental politics, public opinion and electoral analysis to build the skills and experience needed for a career (and life) of engaged citizenship. Gain hands-on work experience through the

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

advocacy-government relations; immigration officer; intelligence agent; international aid worker; journalist/reporter; lawyer/paralegal; policy advisor/researcher; political strategist; public opinion analyst

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Entry requirements

Political Science (BA) Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Political Science (BA) with Co-op Average admission range: low 80s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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