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Master of Arts [M.A] [Political Science] From McMaster University

Hamilton, OntarioLocation
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Political Science)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

CA$14,752/Yr

CA$14,752 /Yr

MA in Political Science is a 1-year program offered on a full-time and part-time basis. The program examines power and politics at the national level including Canadian and comparative politics, political theory, public policy, and administration. Political Science MA graduates go on to work in a wide variety of careers such as policy analysts in government, business, and the non-profit sectors. In this program, students will:

  • Acquire the theoretical tools and research skills necessary for understanding politics today.
  • Complete graduate courses and a faculty-supervised major research paper in Politics at one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities.
  • Be a part of a program that is internationally known for its expertise in critical international relations, digital democracy, gender and politics, political economy, labor issues, politics of representation,  radical political theory, and social policy (including health policy).

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition FeesCA$14752 (CAD 14752)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Food (On-Campus)CA$9195 (CAD 9195)
Housing (Off-Campus)CA$4860 (CAD 4860)
Total CostCA$14055 (CAD 14055)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have an honours Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Political Science or related discipline from a recognized university.
  • Students have a minimum B+ grade over the final 60 units from an undergraduate program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a 3-year UG degree from a recognized University.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, if students have given the GRE exam then it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.

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.


Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

304 / 90

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2Scholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeAwards
Ontario Graduate ScholarshipScholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Ontario Graduate FellowshipScholarship per studentCA$ 8,459/Yr$8,459Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship ProgramScholarship per studentCA$ 150/Yr$150Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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