Website Application Programs Living, Work, and Fun Vancouver Island University - Facebook Page Vancouver Island University - Twitter Page Vancouver Island University - YouTube Page   Video Bar Loading...

Program Details

Political Studies School: Vancouver Island University Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Political Science and Government, General Description: Politics can be understood as a community's deliberations about such fundamental matters as justice and injustice, freedom, human rights, democracy, law making, dispute settlement, governance and citizenship. Political Studies addresses critical questions such as: Who gets what, when, and how? Who can do what to whom? What is the point or objective of political action or inaction? The study of these questions and others provides students of Political Studies with a grasp of political issues and solutions at the domestic level and international level. Political Studies prepares students for jobs in rewarding career areas such as public service in local, provincial or federal levels of government; international affairs; international organizations or non–governmental organizations; teaching; journalism; social research; and consultancy. A Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Studies from VIU prepares students to pursue graduate degrees in Political Science (MA), International and Global Studies (MA), Public Policy and Administration (MPA), Business (MBA), interdisciplinary studies, or Law (LLB). Website: Political Studies at Vancouver Island University Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 60 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 March 31, 2014 * 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.