Political Science

Political Science

	Program Website:	www.arts.ualberta.ca/~polisci	Download this department's profile
	Program Email:	psgrad@ualberta.ca

Department Profile

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Areas of Research

Canadian Politics
Comparative Politics (Industrialized and Developing)
Gender and Politics
International Relations
Political Theory

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MA (Course)	1	Fall (Sept)
	MA (Thesis)	2	Fall (Sept)
	PhD	5	Fall (Sept)

Minimum Admission Requirement

GPA

a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency

Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL: minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or a total score of 100 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
MELAB: minimum score of 85
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6 on each band
CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 68

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Fall (Sept) Entry	Contact Department	Contact Department

Tuition & Fees (typical)

approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)

Funding (typical)

The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

teaching and research assistantship funding, with priority given to PhD students
$20,000 for PhD students for four years
$14,000 for MA students for one year
qualified students also nominated for recruitment scholarships

International

teaching and research assistantship funding, with priority given to PhD students
$20,000 for PhD students for four years
$14,000 for MA students for one year
qualified students also nominated for recruitment scholarships

About the Department

nationally and internationally renowned scholars in five fields, including one Canada Research Chair
dynamic speakers series and regular visits from internationally acclaimed scholars
dedication to graduate teaching and supervision
personable, approachable and accessible faculty
diverse faculty and student body
funding support for conferences and research
extensive opportunities for professional skills development
one of the only programs in Canada to offer a specialization in gender and politics

How to Apply?

Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

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