Offered by Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada, Economics and Political Studies Post-Baccalaureate Diploma is a postgraduate diploma in Politics & International Relations programme. The programme is 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:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Politics & International Relations
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 Economics and Political Studies Post-Baccalaureate Diploma is for students who have a non-business degree and want to return to university for one or two years to acquire a specialty in a functional area of business. Students with a first degree in business, but who want to change their area of focus, may complete a post-baccalaureate diploma as well. You will learn how to apply a quantitative analysis of economics to assess the effectiveness of our modern laws and policies. You can 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.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Economics and Political Studies Post-Baccalaureate Diploma requires a completed bachelor's degree, together with the equivalent of Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12 and at least six university-level English credits; applicants short of the mathematics background may still be admitted and complete an equivalent course approved by an academic advisor. Applicants who have not completed the six university English credits, or Communications coursework at an English-language university in an English-speaking country, must submit current TOEFL, IELTS or another acceptable English placement-test result (valid within two years), or sit TRU's own English Placement test on arrival. The programme page does not publish a specific minimum test score, and no portfolio, interview or work-experience condition is stated for this diploma.
Application Details
Start Date:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), 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. International applicants work to a separate published set, which differs for the winter and summer intakes: 1 May for September; 1 October for January. 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.
