Offered by Western University in London, Canada, Political Science (MA) is a master's degree in Politics & International Relations programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Politics & International Relations
Duration: 3 semesters
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Arts in Political Science at Western University is delivered by a department recognized for research and teaching in democratic engagement, global justice, urban politics and local governance, and research methods. The program runs full-time over three terms and can be completed through a course-based or project-based route, encouraging both depth within traditional subfields and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary political issues. Admission requires a four-year honours degree in political science, with a minimum average of 78 per cent across all courses taken in the final two years of the undergraduate degree. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Western's English proficiency requirement. Graduates are prepared for doctoral study in political science or for research, policy, and analytical roles outside academia.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year honours degree in political science, with a minimum average of 78 per cent across all courses taken in the final two years of the undergraduate degree. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Western's English proficiency requirement (e.g. TOEFL iBT 86 with no section below 20, IELTS Academic 6.0, or CAEL 60).
