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School | Memorial University – St. John’s Campus | | |
Location | St. John's, NL, Canada | | |
School Type | University | | |
School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 12,438 Full-time Graduate: 3,774 | | |
Degree | Bachelor | | |
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Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
Entry Grade (%)* | 70% | | |
Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Physics or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Earth and Space Science
- Grade12 Data Management or Grade12 Advanced Functions or Grade12 Calculus and Vectors
- Grade12 Social Science or Grade12 International Languages or Grade12 First Nations Studies or Grade12 Canadian and World Studies
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Prerequisites Notes | You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by indicating bachelor of arts as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University. | | |
Cost | The cost is a sample for two semesters of a bachelor's degree program. | | |
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Description | Political science is the systematic study of politics. Political scientists consider not only the structure and operations of government, but also public opinion, political parties and elections, and the way in which they interact with governments and shape the policies they make.
Memorial's Department of Political Science has research strengths in public policy, European and international politics, as well as elections, campaigns and voting, particularly in Canada. Students who work towards a B.A. honours or major have the option of concentrating in Canadian government or in global studies. You can also gain job experience in a work internship, pursue a co-op degree, or spend a semester in Europe. | | |
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