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Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science

Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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Offered by Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, Canada, Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science is an associate's degree in Politics & International Relations programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 756 per credit (CAD 166 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Associate's Degree

Field: Politics & International Relations

Local tuition: CAD 166 / credit

International tuition: CAD 756 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: calendar.kpu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science is a 60-credit undergraduate credential offered by the Faculty of Arts, built on KPU's Associate of Arts Degree framework. Within that framework, students complete a 15-credit concentration in Political Science, taking 12 credits from POLI courses at the 1100 level or higher and a further 3 credits from POLI courses at the 2000 level or higher, all with a minimum grade of C. Graduates receive the Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science. The program is designated Open Intake, meaning applications are accepted on an ongoing basis rather than to a fixed number of seats, with Fall (September), Spring (January), and Summer (May) start dates. Its current curriculum took effect 1 September 2025.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission follows KPU's general undergraduate entrance requirements together with the Faculty of Arts' Admission Requirements, which the calendar states consist only of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement; no additional subject-specific admission criteria are listed for this program, and the same standard applies to domestic and international applicants.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Kwantlen Polytechnic University

“Where Thought Meets Action”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1981

Students: 20,000

Programs: 157

Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science award?

Kwantlen Polytechnic University awards an Associate's Degree in the field of Politics & International Relations on completion of this programme.

How much does Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 756 per credit (CAD 166 per credit for local students).

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