MA/MS in Political Science at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada is a master's degree in Politics & International Relations programme. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Politics & International Relations
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Arts in Political Science at the University of Waterloo is offered by the Department of Political Science and provides training in the discipline's major fields, including Canadian politics and international relations. Students develop analytical skills for understanding politics at domestic, regional, and global scales. Admission requires an Honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Political Science with a minimum overall standing of 78%, along with a statement of research interests, a writing sample, and three academic references. Full-time study is delivered on campus and is designed to be completed over 12 months, with part-time registration also available. Applicants whose prior education was not conducted in English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirements. The program admits new students in the Fall term.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: An Honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Political Science with a minimum overall standing of 78% is required. Applicants must submit a statement of research interests, a writing sample, and three academic references. Applicants whose prior education was not conducted in English must meet English language proficiency requirements, with a minimum IELTS Academic score of 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in writing and speaking) or TOEFL iBT score of 4.5 overall on the 1-6 scale (minimum 5 in writing and speaking).
