A frequently asked question is –what can I do with a degree in political studies? The simple answer is – many things. A degree in Political Studies opens diverse career opportunities.
For example, recent graduates have found careers as:
Lawyer
Manager, Communications in the Canadian Armed Forces
Intelligence Analyst in the Canadian Armed Forces
Teacher
Journalist with CNN in India
Manager for a Recreational Facility
Other possible careers include:
Public Service Officer
Non-Governmental Organization Worker (e.g. the Red Cross)
Senior Parliamentary Researcher
Lobbyist
Consumer Advocate
Public Policy Analyst
Political Aide
Political Scientist
Health and Social Policy Researcher
Survey Poll Analyst
Political Studies
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 19,951 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 6, 2022
Political Studies
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
In general, secondary school applicants have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during their final year of schooling. Applicants looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution must demonstrate an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to chart below for program specific requirements.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 83
English Program Requirements
If an applicant’s first language is not English, official reports with acceptable scores from one of the following tests must be submitted:
- the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test
- the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- the CanTEST
- the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
The following test scores indicate the English language requirements for international student admission to full-time studies and the language bridging programs at MSVU:
Fee Information
Political Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
Canada, Halifax