Thompson Rivers University offers Economic and Political Studies: Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA), a bachelor's degree in Arts, Design & Architecture programme in Kamloops, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 875 per credit (CAD 162 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Arts, Design & Architecture
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 162 / credit
International tuition: CAD 875 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Economic and Political Studies prepares you to develop an appreciation and understanding of the ways in which economic and political phenomena shape our society. Learn how to apply a quantitative analysis of economics to assess the effectiveness of our modern laws and policies. Naturally take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex problems, foster an awareness of geopolitical issues in an increasingly globalized world, and enjoy exploring patterns in political and economic events. Make sense of big data, analyze strategic interactions, and gain invaluable critical thinking tools.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The Bachelor of Arts major in Economic and Political Studies requires a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (or mature-student status) and English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73%, met alternatively by completing ESAL 0570 with ESAL 0580, or ENGL 0600 or ENGL 0601. The programme page notes that admission to individual major programs may carry further specific requirements but does not itemise any beyond the general prerequisites above, and it states no international English test score of its own. Thompson Rivers University's English language proficiency requirements set IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 20, for direct entry into academic programmes, applicable to international applicants. No portfolio, interview or work-experience condition is stated for the major.
Application Details
Start Date:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Application Deadline:No separate date is published for this program, so TRU's general undergraduate deadlines apply. Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents): 1 May for the September (Fall) intake; 1 September for the January (Winter) intake; 1 January for the May (Summer) intake. International applicants work to a separate published set, which differs for the winter and summer intakes: 1 May for September; 1 October for January; 1 February for May. Applications for most programs open 1 October. A deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day, and TRU keeps accepting applications after the date where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early.
