BA in Political Science in Canada at Dal U




University Dalhousie University (Dal U)
Location: Halifax, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada
Type Public
Program Delivary On-campus
Language English
Program Duration 4 years
Students 20,380
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Detailed Information of BA in Political Science in Canada at Dalhousie University

Program Overview for BA in Political Science in Canada:

You'll be surrounded by Canadian political history — Halifax is home to Canada’s first elected assembly, the country’s oldest legislature building, and is the birthplace of responsible government in the British Empire. Work closely with nationally recognized and award-winning faculty members in a small, interactive setting.

In addition to the traditional subfields (international relations, Canadian politics, political theory, and comparative politics), our program is the best place in Canada to study marine issues from an interdisciplinary perspective (including security, environmental, legal, and historical dimensions).

Careers and future study:

You might find yourself working directly in politics or using the skills you learned in the program as a foundation for a career in law, journalism, or business. Some career options to consider:

  • elected public official 
  • journalist 
  • lawyer

Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in arts or business administration or a professional degree in law.

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

You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.

Minimum admission requirements:

  1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  2. A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
  3. A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)

Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.

If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.

International High School Applicant Requirment Based on Curriculum:

  1. Advanced Placement (AP)
  2. Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
  3. French Baccalauréat
  4. GCE A Level (British System)
  5. Home-schooled applicants
  6. International Baccalaureate (IB)
  7. US Curriculum

You'll be assessed based on the equivalency of your home country.


N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.

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

You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.

Minimum admission requirements:

  1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  2. A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
  3. A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)

Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.

If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.

Canadian HIgh School Applicant's Requirements Based on Provinces:

  1. Alberta
  2. British Columbia
  3. Manitoba
  4. New Brunswick
  5. Newfoundland and Labrador
  6. Nova Scotia
  7. Northwest Territories
  8. Nunavut
  9. Ontario
  10. Prince Edward Island
  11. Quebec (CEGEP)
  12. Saskatchewan
  13. Yukon

Canadian High School Applicant's Requirements Based on Curriculum:

  1. Advanced Placement (AP)
  2. French Baccalauréat
  3. Home-schooled applicants
  4. International Baccalaureate (IB)

In additional to above requirements, some programs may have additional admission requirements.

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

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for BA in Political Science in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The scholarships available for the BA in Political Science are:


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

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.

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

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.

Apply by March 1 to be considered for entrance scholarships. 

For undergraduate admission inquiry, contact: 

International students contact Kristen Fraser - kristen.fraser@dal.ca

Canadian students contact Peggy Griffin - peggy.griffin@dal.ca

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