University of Northern British Columbia · Canada

Political Science

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

JanMaySep

Introduction

Political Science is a Bachelor program taught at University of Northern British Columbia, Canada. Intake: JanMaySep. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Years) options.

UNBC’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) Political Science explores citizenship, democracy, justice, and law in local, national, and international communities. Students study Canada’s political history and contemporary governance at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels. The program also examines theories and practicalities of social and economic policy, Indigenous relations, societal issues, and international affairs.

Students develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills while studying political philosophy, comparative politics, Canadian government, and international politics. UNBC lists experiential learning options including co-op, faculty supervised research, field school, study abroad, and undergraduate research experience. The program is offered as 120 credits over 4 years, with part-time available.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Political Science at University of Northern British Columbia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Northern British Columbia.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Northern British Columbia as pre-requiste for admission in Political Science.

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

High School Requirements (applicable for B.C. and Yukon)

Overall average of 65% minimum in the following: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)

Domestic Admission Requirements

View the full list of approved academic grade 12 courses.

Transfer Requirements

To be considered a transfer student, a minimum of 15 credit hours of acceptable university-level coursework from a recognized post-secondary institution must be presented.
For admission, a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalent of UNBC 2.00 or C (63%) calculated on the most recent 30 credit hours of university-level coursework is required.
GPA is calculated on the coursework completed for students with less than 30 credit hours but equal to or more than 15 credit hours.

International Admission Requirements

Meet UNBC's English language requirements.
See countries exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency.
Meet the international admission requirements by country or meet the admission with a General Certificate of Education (or equivalent).
Complete the required high school course equivalencies outlined in the Domestic tab prior.

International Transfer Requirements

Have attempted at least 15 credit hours of post-secondary transferable coursework from a recognized institution.
Be in good academic standing at the transfer institution.
Have a 2.0 GPA from the most recent 30 credits prior to transfer.
For the purposes of verifying any outstanding first-year prerequisites, high school transcripts may be requested.