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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Political Science

Canada

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What will I learn?

From the micro-level of individual and group actions to the macro-level of government and international operations, political science seeks to understand behavior through rigorous analysis and by engaging with broad philosophical questions. Political science is a natural fit for those who find themselves frequently in political debates on social justice topics, or questioning the status quo.

Students choose Political Science at UNB for our:

Quality programs

Foundational knowledge of politics and political systems

Active research faculty

Student-oriented atmosphere

Hands-on learning

Internship opportunities

Entrepreneurship is encouraged and supported through student groups and community advocacy organizations

Local volunteer opportunities

Students who study international relations and comparative politics often choose to learn abroad with UNB’s exchange program

Skills you will acquire

Comprehensive understanding of politics and political outcomes

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Careers

Public Policy Analyst (in government and non-governmental organizations)

Politician

Political Aide

Communications Officer

Which department am I in?

UNB Fredericton Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$19,148.00 (US$ 13,763) per year
CAN $9,574 per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of New Brunswick

Fredericton Campus,

3 Bailey Drive,

FREDERICTON,

New Brunswick (NB),

E3B 5A3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

High school students applying to undergraduate programs at the University of New Brunswick must meet the following three sets of requirements in order to be considered for admission.

The University of New Brunswick accepts qualified applicants from all countries. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.

English language proficiency requirements:

TOEFL IBT with a minimum overall score of 85
IELTS or IELTS Indicator with a minimum overall score of 6.5
CAEL CE or CAEL Online with a minimum overall score of 60
Pearson Vue Test with a minimum score of 59
Cambridge English Assessment C1 advanced or C2 proficiency with a minimum score of 176
Duolingo with a minimum overall score of 115

Application Deadline: Fall term (September start) — apply before June 1; Winter term (January start) — apply before Oct. 1; Summer (various start dates from May–August) — apply before Feb. 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of New Brunswick

UNB is a leading research and innovation university with a focus on entrepreneurial success and has the third-highest graduate rate in Canada.

  • Over 75 undergraduate and graduate programs
  • 2 campus locations in the scenic province of New Brunswick
  • 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • 1 in every 2 high school students receive a scholarship