Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in Canada at UFV Canada

Program Overview for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in Canada:

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor or extended minor offering a variety of low-level and advanced courses, focusing on Canadian politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.

Political Science Major: 
UFV's Political Science major is designed to provide you with valuable writing, communication, critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills. In the first and second years, you will learn basic skills in the history and theory of political science, statistical analysis, and research methods. In the third and fourth years, you will improve your knowledge by studying related topics and issues such as international relations, human rights, and public policies.

The political science major requires the completion of 1819 low-level credits and 30 high-level credits. If you are interested in research, you can apply for an independent study program in political science to obtain a degree.

Career Expectations:

A political science degree can lead to a career in a political party or government organization. You can also work as a journalist, policy advisor, public administrator, or campaign manager. Or you can work in areas such as international relations, advocacy, education, or labor relations. The degree in Political Science provides you with critical thinking, communication, and statistical analysis skills to help you succeed in the legal or business fields. In fact, many graduates continue to study to obtain a law degree. 

WorkBC predicts that the demand for professional social scientists working in large private sector organizations in government relations, research, or policy analysis will increase. This growth is expected to occur as existing workers retire and create new jobs.

These are the international student eligibility for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in Canada

High School Applicants, please provide a copy of:

• Your high school transcript(s) and proof of graduation if you have graduated from high school, or a copy of your interim high school transcript(s) if you are currently in high school.
• If you are currently studying in a high school outside of Canada, you will be required to provide your final high school transcript and proof of graduation in August, or at the latest, before fall classes begin.
• If you are currently studying in a BC high school or BC high school offshore, please provide your Personal Education Number (PEN) in your application. UFV can download your interim and final transcripts if you have provided permission to release your grades to UFV for one year at the Ministry of Education website.  The deadline to receive your final high transcript and proof of graduation is August 3.

Post-Secondary Applicants, please provide a copy of:

• Your high school transcript(s).
• Your post-secondary transcript(s) from all institutions attended. Please note that evaluation of previous post-secondary credit is a requirement for admission to some programs. If your official post-secondary transcript(s) is required, a document evaluation fee will be charged to your student account.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Option 1: University entrance (for students who have attended some post-secondary school)

1. Applicants must meet the Degree/diploma level English language proficiency requirement. See the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar for details on how this requirement may be met.

2. One of the following:

   • Completion of a minimum of nine credits in courses numbered at the 100 level and above, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.67 (B- average) on all credits attempted;

   • Completion of a minimum of 30 credits in courses numbered at the 100 level and above, with a CGPA of 2.00 (C average) on all credits attempted; or

   • Completion of the Workplace Education associate certificate.

Option 2: Departmental discretionary admission

The Adult Education department will also consider applications from working professionals with at least three years of significant and relevant Adult Education or related experience, even though they may not possess the required GPA, course grades, or course currency necessary for entry into the degree program. The department will exercise its discretion in such cases and, where warranted, accept students on a conditional basis.

Students accepted to the program under this applicant category will be required by the department to support their application by submitting a résumé and/or letters of reference to the program advisor, as determined by the department.

Note: Applicants must meet the Degree/diploma level English language proficiency requirement. See the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar for details on how this requirement may be met.

If applicants are unsure if they meet the qualifications, they may contact the Adult Education Program Advisor. Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies.

Additional documents required for a complete application:

• Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended showing grade/course achievement as per program entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution.

These are the test eligibilities for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in Canada.

Other opportunities:

Political science students can take advantage of the work, study, cooperation, volunteer or internship opportunities offered by UFV locally, nationally, and globally, or external projects, such as the student work project on Capitol Hill. Graduates can apply to the provincial and federal governments for the BC Legislative Internship Program and Parliamentary Internship Program. 

All students of the Faculty of Arts are eligible to study abroad after completing 30 credits of UFV. We also encourage you to learn and demonstrate social responsibility through civic and cross-cultural participation courses and related paid or voluntary experiences throughout the learning process.