Program Overview
The Political Science at University of Northern British Columbia is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Political Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 36,568 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 36,568 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Terrace, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Classics in Political Theory\', \'Resource Politics\', \'Social and Health Policy and Administration\', \'Topics in Society and Democracy\', \'Aboriginal-State Relations\', \'Democracy, Citizenship and Human Rights\', \'Comparative Federalism\', \'Comparative Northern Development\', \'Ethical Leadership\', \'Ethics and Public Affairs\', \'Resource Communities in Transition\', \'Contemporary Theories of Political Community\', \'Special Topics in Political Science\', \'Scope and Methods of Political Science\', \'Independent Study\', \'Major Research Paper\', \'Graduate Project\', "Master\'s Thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The University of Northern British Columbia welcomes\napplications for admission from qualified students from other countries.\nCompleted, appropriate secondary qualifications from other countries will be\nconsidered for High School admission, and study at recognized universities and\ncolleges will be considered for Transfer admission.
\nInternational applicants must be in good academic standing\nand be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English. For\nmore information, please visit the program\xc2\x92s website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 36,568 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 36,568 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 36,568 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 36,568 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Northern British Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Northern British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, Canada
University of Northern British Columbia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months