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| School | University of Northern British Columbia - Graduate Studies | | |
| Location | Prince George, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Graduate: 1,000 | | |
| Degree | Master | | |
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| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 77% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | To submit your application online, you will need: - Unofficial copies of transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (unofficial transcripts). Transcripts should be submitted in the original language they were produced in, accompanied by English translations (if required). International applicants are required to upload proof of degree as well. For more information see requirements for including transcripts with your application.
- Entrance to the MA in Political Science is highly competitive, and only applicants with a record of excellence gain admission. In addition to the admission application requirements outlined in General Admission of the Graduate Academic Calendar, applicants to the program will have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.33 (B+).
- A statement of academic interest (programs may have specific requirements for the statement of interest, please review the program specific admission requirements below for specific program requirements).
- Name and contact information for your references (an institutional email address is required). References should be submitted no later than 2 weeks after the published deadline for your program. Please review our guide to tracking your application to monitor receipt of your references.
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| Description | A Master’s degree in Political Science offers students the opportunity to undertake advanced research and coursework across the different sub-fields of Political Science. The MA in Political Science can serve as a gateway to further graduate study leading to a PhD, or a pathway to a rewarding career in local government, the federal or provincial civil service, or the private sector. Each student’s program of study is designed individually to meet their scholarly interests. Prospective applicants should consult the faculty profiles on the Department of Political Science website to determine whether the focus of their research aligns with existing areas of faculty interest and expertise. | | |
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