Saint Mary's University

Political Science

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Program Information

School:Saint Mary's University
Faculty:Faculty of Arts
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Political Science and Government, General
Description:Political science is a fascinating and wide-ranging field, touching on topics like different political structures, and how countries are governed. You’ll study governments and other political units, social justice, human rights, gender equality, conflict and security, international development, environmental sustainability and more. Political Science students have travelled to New York for the annual Model UN conference for course credit, participated in international exchanges with Norway, Hong Kong, Finland, France, Mexico, Japan and Uganda and worked at the Nova Scotia Legislature part-time during the school year as a legislative page.
URL:Political Science at Saint Mary's University
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $20,440

Please visit our website to learn more about tuition and fees.

Careers:LegislatorsIntelligence OfficersProgram Officers Unique to Government

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70 to 100
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Students entering directly from high school are required to have completed five academic Grade 12 subjects, including English, with an average grade of 70% and no grade below 60%.
Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or CanTEST [min. 4.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80]
Application Notes : If your first language is not English, you must demonstrate that you have the English language skills necessary to be successful in Saint Mary’s University degree programs.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 04, 2022