Queen's University offers MA/MS in Political Studies, a master's degree in Politics & International Relations programme in Kingston, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,927 per year (CAD 5,888 per year for local students).
Also offered as: Honours Degree
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Politics & International Relations
Local tuition: CAD 5,888 / year
International tuition: CAD 12,927 / year
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: queensu.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Department of Political Studies at Queen's University offers MA and PhD programs across five major fields: Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Gender and Politics, and is one of a small number of Canadian political science departments offering a dedicated Gender and Politics field at the doctoral level. Admission to the MA program requires an honours undergraduate degree in political science or an equivalent field, with a minimum B+ average; applications are accepted for the September intake only and are not considered for part-time study. Applicants must submit two academic references, transcripts, a writing sample of approximately 15-20 pages, and a statement of research interests of about 200 words. The department also runs a collaborative MA in Political and Legal Thought with Philosophy and Law. Graduate students receive office space and a competitive financial support package, and can access funding to attend the Consortium for Qualitative Research Methods summer training school and the UQAM Summer Institute. Graduates have gone on to government, non-government organizations, firms, and universities in Canada and abroad.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Master's Program: an honours undergraduate degree in political science or equivalent, with a minimum B+ average. Applications are only accepted for September admission and are not considered for part-time studies. A complete application requires two academic references, official transcripts, a writing sample (approximately 15-20 pages), and a statement of research interests (approximately 200 words). International applicants whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL iBT (minimum 88 overall, per-skill minimums Writing 24, Speaking 22, Reading 22, Listening 20) or IELTS Academic (minimum 7.0), unless exempted by at least one year of full-time study at an English-language institution within the prior 12 months.
