Master of Arts [M.A] (Political Studies)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$15,591/Yr
CA$15,591 /Yr
- MA in Political Studies at Queen’s University is offered as a 1-year program.
- This university ranked #5 among medical-doctoral universities in Canada in Maclean's 2019 University.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The department is particularly well known for its strength in the study of ethnically divided and diverse societies.
- The objective of the program is to refine and hone critical and analytical skills, primarily through coursework and a major piece of written work.
- The department offers five fields of study within the MA in Political Studies program:
- Canadian Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Gender and Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$15592 (CAD 15591.64) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing and Food | CA$12505 (CAD 12505) |
Total Cost | CA$12505 (CAD 12505) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | CA$10283 (CAD 10283) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must have a four-year Honors undergraduate degree in political science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.3/4 (75-79% or B+ average) is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 110
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Statement of Research: Applicants should briefly outline their main research interests, approximately 200 words.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- Writing Sample: ??All applicants must submit a writing sample. It should be a recent essay approximately 15-20 pages in length. The writing sample is to be emailed to the Graduate Assistant at gradpols@queensu.ca.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Government Affairs Director
- Political Consultant
- Public Relations Specialist
- Political Scientist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Policy Analyst
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeAwards | |
Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,222/Yr$1,222 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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