Bachelor's in Political Science

Political Science is a Bachelor program taught at Mount Allison University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Political Science at Mount Allison University provides a foundation in Canadian and international politics, comparative politics, and political theory. The program studies the nature and workings of power, state and government, the rights and duties of citizenship, the limits and possibilities of collective political action, and social, economic, and cultural formations that shape political life. It also examines local, national, and international politics and includes empirical analysis of individuals, groups, institutions, and processes.

The program is organized into four subfields: Canadian politics, comparative politics, international politics, and political theory. Mount Allison offers a BA major (60 credits) and BA honours (72 credits), as well as a minor in any degree (24 credits).

Students can combine empirical, practical, and theoretical approaches, choose specialized area courses in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, and take more intensive concentrations through related courses. Learning opportunities include independent study projects and study abroad programs, plus faculty-supervised research and close mentorship.

Modules

• POLS 1001 — Foundations of Politics
• POLS 2211 — Canada and the World
• POLS 2221 — Introduction to Comparative Politics
• POLS 3031 — Women and Politics
• POLS 3221 — African Politics
• POLS 4161 — Disability Politics and Policy in Canada

The minimum requirements for admission in Political Science at Mount Allison University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Mount Allison University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mount Allison University as pre-requiste for admission in Political Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Our admissions decisions are based on your academic record, leadership skills, a high level of commitment, and the potential for persona growth.

Please check detail of study units at https://mta.ca/academics/programs-and-degrees/political-science

• legislative/executive assistant (for MPs, provincial representatives)
• public policy/business analyst
• intelligence/threat management analyst
• emergency preparedness officer
• cultural affairs/foreign service officer
• municipal administrator
• urban planner
• immigration/citizenship officer
• community development officer
• human rights officer
• government relations officer

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.