Political Studies

Mount Saint Vincent University

Canada, Halifax

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Mount Saint Vincent University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-Sep-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,951 / year

Next Intake 6-Sep-2022

Political Studies

About

A frequently asked question is â€“what can I do with a degree in political studies? The simple answer is â€“ 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

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 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: