Université du Québec à Chicoutimi brand identity

MA/MS in Maîtrise en science politique

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

Official program page (opens in a new tab)

Offered by Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada, MA/MS in Maîtrise en science politique is a master's degree in Politics & International Relations programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Politics & International Relations
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / 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: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This master's programme in Political Science at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 45-credit, on-campus, research-based programme with admission each fall and winter. It is oriented toward the discovery of new knowledge and the appropriation of a scientific method, culminating in a 21-credit thesis. Admission is open to holders of a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on 4.3, in anthropology, economics, history, political science, demography, sociology, geography, environmental studies, economic and administrative sciences, or management, provided they have completed a research-methodology course. Candidates with appropriate training and experience judged relevant may also be admitted under an experience-based route. The admission committee may further consider candidates holding a bachelor's degree in another discipline, or with a cumulative average between 3.0 and 3.2. Candidates educated outside Quebec qualify with an appropriate diploma obtained after at least sixteen years of schooling and an average of at least 12 on 20 or the equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not French must submit proof of French-language proficiency with their application.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission to the master's in Political Science follows several routes, with intake each fall and winter. Under the primary Quebec route, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on 4.3, in anthropology, economics, history, political science, demography, sociology, geography, environmental studies, economic and administrative sciences, or management, and must have completed a research-methodology course. Under the experience-based route, applicants must have appropriate training and experience judged relevant. The admission committee may also consider applicants holding a bachelor's degree in another discipline, or with a cumulative average between 3.0 and 3.2. Under the outside-Quebec route, applicants must hold an appropriate diploma obtained after at least sixteen years of schooling with an average of at least 12 on 20 or the equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not French must submit proof of French-language proficiency with their application.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

“Libre de voir plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

View the full Université du Québec à Chicoutimi profile

Similar programs in Canada

More programs at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Other universities in Canada

Scholarships in Canada

  • Bourse « Coup de pouce pour ta scolarité » — CAD 5,000
  • Bourses d'admission de l'UQAC
  • Bourses d'exemption des frais majorés (BEFM) pour étudiants internationaux – cycles supérieurs

Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Maîtrise en science politique award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Master's Degree in the field of Politics & International Relations on completion of this programme.

How much does MA/MS in Maîtrise en science politique cost?

Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

Can MA/MS in Maîtrise en science politique be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

Browse all articles →

Spotted something outdated or missing?

Help us keep this page accurate — it takes about 30 seconds.

Free calculators and converters to plan your study-abroad journey.

Latest Articles

Fresh guides and advice for studying abroad.

View all →

Compare Compare