MA/MS in Political Science at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada is a master's degree in Politics & International Relations programme. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,024 per year (CAD 9,945 per year for local students).
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Politics & International Relations
Duration: 16 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 9,945 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,024 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Dalhousie University's Master of Arts in Political Science, delivered by the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Halifax, is a thesis-based graduate program taken on a full-time basis. Students complete a set of graduate courses and then carry out independent research under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, culminating in a written thesis and its defence. The program runs in person over a standard length of 16 months or longer and begins each September. Its structure allows students to pursue topics across the discipline's subfields, supported by the department's connections to specialized research institutions and by an emphasis on close, individualized supervision within a relatively small cohort. The program is oriented toward developing original research and analytical skills that apply directly to political analysis, policy work, and related fields. Graduates move into roles such as consultant, diplomat, government relations specialist, policy analyst, political advisor, pollster, public servant, or journalist, and the credential also supports further study, such as a PhD, for those aiming at academic careers. It suits students with an undergraduate degree in political science or a related social science who want a research-intensive master's before entering government, international affairs, communications, law, the non-profit sector, or doctoral study.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.70 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year BA (Honours BA preferred) with a minimum GPA of 3.7 (A-) in the last 60 credit hours. Non-native English speakers need an internet-based TOEFL score of 92, a written TOEFL score of 580, or an IELTS score of 7.0. Applicants must submit three academic references via Dalhousie's e-reference system, a writing sample (generally 10-20 pages), a resume/CV, a one-page statement of research interest, and a one-page personal statement about their background. The application deadline is January 31, 2027, for Fall 2027 admission.
