BA/BS in Political Science at University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Politics & International Relations programme. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 689 per credit (CAD 164 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Politics & International Relations
Duration: 3 years
Local tuition: CAD 164 / credit
International tuition: CAD 689 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Political Science program at the University of Manitoba leads to a Bachelor of Arts, offered as a General degree (90 credit hours), an Advanced degree (120 credit hours), or an Honours degree (120 credit hours), with an expected duration of three to five years depending on the format chosen. A co-op option through the Faculty of Arts allows students to alternate academic terms with paid, full-time employment. The curriculum covers political theory, Canadian politics, international relations, comparative politics, Indigenous politics, and public administration, building research, analytical, and communication skills through coursework, student-led conferences, and research competitions alongside faculty. The Honours format is recommended for students planning graduate study, while the General and Advanced formats also prepare students for direct entry into public service, law, public administration, academia, or private industry. The program suits students interested in how individuals and groups compete and cooperate to shape political outcomes and who want a research-oriented foundation in governance and policy.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission is first to the Faculty of Arts general B.A. program, not directly to a subject major. Direct Entry from high school requires Manitoba high school graduation with five full Grade 12 credits (S, G, or U) and a minimum 70% average over English 40S, Mathematics 40S, and two more academic 40S courses, with no less than 60% in each. Advanced Entry (transfer, 24+ credit hours) requires a minimum cumulative or adjusted GPA of 2.00 (or, under the Dean's Recommendation pathway, a 2.00 GPA on the best 24 transferable credit hours). Once admitted, a student may declare a Political Science Major (30 credit hours) or Minor (18 credit hours) once its prerequisite is satisfied; the Faculty's rule for entry into any Major or Minor is a grade of C or better in the prerequisite course(s) for Political Science.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply directly to the University of Manitoba. As of this September 2026 fetch, the Direct Entry deadlines page shows only the Fall 2026 cycle in full - University 1 and the Diploma in Agriculture at May 1, 2026 domestic / March 1, 2026 international, other Direct Entry programs at March 1, 2026 - a cycle that has already closed, alongside minor Winter 2027 (Dec 1, 2026) and Summer 2027 (Apr 1, 2027) intake deadlines. No Fall 2027 Direct Entry deadline has been published yet, so specific 2027 dates cannot be stated for the university's main intake. The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Jazz Studies deadline (January 15, applying equally to domestic and international applicants) is likewise confirmed only for the 2026-27 cycle, also closed, with no 2027-28 bulletin posted. These are described as fixed deadlines rather than rolling admission, and the university opens each new cycle's applications on October 1. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
