Program Details

Political Science (iBA) School: York University Faculty: Arts, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies Degree: Bachelor ; Honours Field of Study: Political Science and Government, General Description: Political Science is a social science concerned with the description and analysis of political, and especially governmental, institutions and processes. Increasingly, the emphasis is being placed on how governments deal with specific policy problems, such as war and peace, poverty, crime, education, energy, pollution, or intergroup relations, and on the factors that affect these problems. The iBA degree program reflects York's commitment to internationalization and requires students to acquire an international language and to gain international experience on exchange at one of York University's partner institutions abroad. Students benefit from enhanced interdisciplinary and cross-cultural knowledge, which are important components of the department's academic focus. Website: Political Science (iBA) at York University Course Based? Yes Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 74 to 79 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English (ENG4U) Our minimum admission requirement is the completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date August 15, 2011 September 7, 2011 December 7, 2011 January 3, 2012 * 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.