BA in Political Science in Canada at SMU

Program Overview for BA in Political Science in Canada:

Politics is a fascinating and broader field, involving issues such as different political structures and how countries are governed. You will learn about government and other political units, social justice, human rights, gender equality, conflict and security, international development, environmental sustainability, etc.

The Saint Mary’s approach:

Our political science department is small, student-centered, and full of vitality. We provide courses on important contemporary topics, as well as many opportunities for awards and exchanges, so as to provide a rich and rewarding learning experience.

Hands-on learning:

Political science students have come to New York to participate in the annual Model United Nations conference to earn course credit, participate in international exchanges with Norway, Hong Kong, Finland, France, Mexico, Japan, and Uganda, and work part-time at Nova. Scottish Legislature during the academic year Legislation page. 

Our students also participated in Halifax International Security Forum volunteer activities, attended conferences by members of Omar Khadr's legal team, and won many academic awards, including the William J. Dalton Prize in Political Science and the famous Humboldt mobility.

Sample courses offered:

• Law and Politics
• Politics and Globalization
• Spying and International Politics
• Politics and Sex
• Canadian Foreign Policy
• Politics of the Middle East
• Model United Nations

Future career options:

• Political analyst
• Politician
• Civil servant
• Intelligence officer
• Lawyer
• Diplomat
• Political advisor

These are the international student eligibility for the BA in Political Science in Canada

Completion of Grade 12 or High School Equivalent. See country specific Informations.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the BA in Political Science

Early admission will be given to students who:

• have a final overall grade 11 average of 70%;
• have a minimum grade of 70% in each individual grade 11 course that corresponds to the five grade 12 courses required for admission to their program of choice; and
• are registered for grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for their program of choice.

Early admission and early scholarships will be awarded to students who:

• have a final overall average of 80% or higher in grade 11;
• have a minimum overall average of 80% in the five program-specific corresponding grade 11 courses with no individual mark less than 70%; and
• are registered for grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for their program of choice.

Find admission requirements by provinces.

IB Diploma:

If you are currently enrolled in the IB Diploma, you can apply to Saint Mary’s with your anticipated or predicted results. For undergraduate admission, we require a minimum IB Diploma score of 24 with grades of 3 and above in pre-requisite subjects.

An IB Diploma score of 28 and above will qualify you for our renewable entrance scholarships. A final score of 30 and above will grant you 30 credit hours toward your degree program which is usually equivalent to one full year of study.

If you are completing Higher Level Diploma courses and achieve final grades of 5, 6, or 7, you will be eligible to receive up to 18 credit hours toward your degree program at Saint Mary’s. The Admissions Office will also add one bonus point to your scholarship average for each of your IB Higher Level classes. Check out our IB Equivalency Chart to view the IB Higher Level course equivalencies at Saint Mary's University.

These are the test eligibilities for the BA in Political Science to qualify.

The scholarships available for the BA in Political Science are:

Saint Mary University Undergraduate Scholars…

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$50,000.00

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Students accepted by Saint Mary’s University for undergraduate studies with an admission average o…

Saint Mary University Undergraduate Scholarships

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic and International Students students Value: $50,000.00 Deadline: March 1, 2022

Multiple scholarships are available to international students that range from CAD 2,000 to CAD 50,000 per year.

Admission Criteria

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Students accepted by Saint Mary’s University for undergraduate studies with an admission average of 80% or higher will be automatically considered for Renewable Entrance Scholarships.

Sobey National Innovator Awards

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CA$50,000.00

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Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who recently graduated from high school.

Sobey National Innovator Awards

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic Students students Value: CA$50,000.00

The initial scholarship in academic year 1 is $20,000. The renewal value in academic years 2-4 is $10,000 per year. The total value of the scholarship over four years is $50,000.

Admission Criteria

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Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who recently graduated from high school.

The international student tuition fees and costs for BA in Political Science in Canada.