Program Overview
The Political Science at University of Toronto 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 7
- Location: Toronto, 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
- Core Course: Comparative Studies in the History of Political Thought
- Studies in Modern Political Theory
- Moral Reason and Economic History
- Enlightenment and its Critics
- Approaches to Political Theory
- Religion and the Liberal State: The Case of Islam
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Log in to the online application at the web address provided below.
- Provide the biographical and education information requested.
- Be prepared to submit contact information for at least three referees
- Submit your payment (online payment is preferred but mail-in payment is available).
- Transcripts of all post-secondary education (including exchanges and transfer credits) must be scanned and submitted through the online application electronically.
- Submit a proof of English language proficiency.
- Prepare a writing sample (in Word or PDF format) of no more than 30 pages of your written work.
- In a Word document or PDF format please describe the analytical question or problem you would most like to pursue in our graduate program and call it the \xc2\x93Statement of Scholarly Intent\xc2\x94.
- Include a resume or c.v. of up to one page (in Word or PDF format) that includes information not available elsewhere in your application package, including work experience relevant to your scholarly interests, academic awards, conference presentations, and publications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-01-18
About University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months