Program Details

Political Studies School: Bishop's University Faculty: Social Sciences Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Political Science and Government, General Description: Political Studies provides students with a working knowledge of society and how decisions are made. Governments, politicians, leaders in private industry, and ordinary individuals function within a framework of accepted political norms: notions of justice, freedom, rights and duties). Over time, these received norms are challenged by conventional methods such as voting, political parties, interest group lobbying and protest movements; or the challenge may be by militant or revolutionary means such as radical Marxism, fascist organizations or discrete acts of terrorism. Political Studies systematically examines and presents these phenomena. Knowing the political system increases one's capacity for choice. Therefore, knowledge of Canadian, provincial or local politics presents the student with greater opportunities and advantages within his or her society. Political Studies also explores other political systems, e.g. the American presidential system, the European Union, communist and post-communist political systems and the impact of the new states on the emerging political economy of a new international order. The discipline allows for a critical evaluation of society and its institutions through a study of the history of political theory; in addition, the student may engage in a problem solving approach through empirical policy research using survey methods. Website: Political Studies at Bishop's University Length: 3 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 75 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date November 1, 2012 March 1, 2013 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.