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SchoolMemorial University – St. John’s Campus
LocationSt. John's, NL, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 12,438
Full-time Graduate: 3,774
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*70%
Prerequisites
  •   English 
  •   Data Management  or   Advanced Functions  or   Calculus and Vectors 
  •   Biology  or   Chemistry  or   Physics  or   Earth and Space Science 
  •   International Languages  or   Social Science  or   First Nations Studies  or   Canadian and World Studies 
Prerequisites NotesYou may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by indicating bachelor of arts as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University.
Cost
International: $20,790

The cost is a sample for two semesters of a bachelor's degree program.
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DescriptionPolitical science is the systematic study of politics. Political scientists consider not only the structure and operations of government, but also public opinion, political parties and elections, and the way in which they interact with governments and shape the policies they make.

Memorial's Department of Political Science has research strengths in public policy, European and international politics, as well as elections, campaigns and voting, particularly in Canada. Students who work towards a B.A. honours or major have the option of concentrating in Canadian government or in global studies. You can also gain job experience in a work internship, pursue a co-op degree, or spend a semester in Europe.
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