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Political Science at University of Guelph at Main

In the Bachelor of Arts - Political Science program, students will better understand the forces of power, authority and governance that shape the world and learn to analyze governmental actions and their effects on a local and global scale.

The Department of Political Science offers a wide-range of undergraduate courses in five major areas of Political Science:

  • Political Thought
  • Canadian Politics
  • Public Policy, Governance and Law
  • Comparative Politics
  • International Relations and Global Studies

The courses provide students with an understanding of important concepts and processes in political science including the difference between parliamentary and presidential systems of government, comparative electoral systems, and the role of political parties, interest groups and social movements. Course offerings also help students develop skills in researching and writing that are specific to the study of politics.

Sample Careers:

  • Policy analyst
  • Business-government relations
  • Lawyer
  • Non-governmental organization (NGO)

The co-op program gives students the opportunity to gain relevant work experience, build professional networks and develop essential interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the workplace, all while getting paid and earning their university degree.

Level Bachleors
Discipline Social Science
Duration 52 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees CAD 90
Tuition Fees CAD 33046
Campus Main
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 89
PTE 60
Duolingo 110
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA -  84.0%

Rankings
QS Ranking 456
Times Higher Education 401-500
ARWU 501-600
Webometrics 314
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Shanghai Ranking

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) was first published in June 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities (CWCU), Graduate School of Education (formerly the Institute of Higher Education) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, and updated on an annual basis

Webometrics Ranking

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