Overview
Carleton’s location in the nation’s capital places you in the heart of the country’s political process, giving you unparalleled access to resources and career opportunities unavailable elsewhere in the country.
Features
- Political Science students at Carleton University enjoy easy access to Canada’s federal government and can attend Parliament when it is in session and volunteer or work for government departments and agencies located in the city.
- Ottawa is also home to 11 national museums, Library and Archives Canada, more than 900 national and international associations and a multitude of high commissions and foreign embassies.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Canadian Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Gender and Diversity
- International Relations
- Political Theory
- Public Affairs and Policy Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 22 other PhDs in Political Science in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts. All transcripts are to be uploaded electronically along with your application. ONLY if you are offered admission into the MA program will you be required to mail in the original and official hard copies of your transcripts.
- TWO referee appraisal forms. Appraisal forms are automatically generated to the referees, whom you named in your online application form. They will be sent an email with a link and instructions on how to complete and upload their assessment.
- Statement of Intent. This is usually a 1-2 page document, 12 pt font, single spaced. You may wish to indicate your research interests, or include a proposal research question (optional). Include what you wish to accomplish from obtaining an MA degree in Political Science at Carleton University and how the department can aid you in your future goals.
Tuition Fee
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International
15307 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15307 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
6443 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6443 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Ottawa
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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