Master of Arts [M.A] Political Science
- The Master of Arts in Political Science is a 2-year program at Carleton University.
- This program offers opportunities for focused graduate-level study and learning in all aspects of politics.
- The program has Pathway Options:
- Coursework
- Research Essay
- Thesis
- Students have the option of concentrating their courses and research on specific aspects of political science – including:
- Canadian Politics
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Public Policy and Political Theory
- A collaborative specialization in African Studies and Latin American and Caribbean Studies are also available.
- The Faculty Research Highlights are:
- Fiona Robinson has published extensively on the global ethics of care
- William Cross specializes in political parties and legislative politics in Westminster-style democracies
- Laura Macdonald conducts research on North American politics
- Waller Newell’s work examines the insights of political philosophy for questions of political leadership
- Vandna Bhatia’s research focuses on the public policy choices associated with healthcare in Canada in a comparative context
- The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $16711 | $16711 |
| Health Insurance | $567 | $567 |
| Books and supply | $900 | $900 |
| Other Fees | $2250 | $2250 |
| Total Fees | $20428 | $20428 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 86 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Marketing, Finance, Arts, Science, Government, Retail, Manufacturing.
- GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) which is the equivalent of 8.0/12 on Carleton’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Work Experience Eligibility:
Students must have a 2-years of professional work experience to apply for the MBA program.
Others:
Students without related academic experience or work experience students are also encouraged to apply, given they fulfil the following requirement:
- Students who do not possess 2-year of professional work experience must complete the Internship portion of the MBA program.
- Two academic recommendations from professors are required unless the candidate meets the work experience criteria.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed of both a Bachelor’s (3 years) degree and a Master’s degree.
- Or, completed a Bachelor’s degree requiring 4 years of study (e.g., B.Pharm., M.B.B.S, or B.Arch).
- Or, obtain a first-class division (75% or above, Distinction or Outstanding).
- Or, complete 3-year UG from an institution accredited by either AACSB, EQUIS or AMBA.
Submission of GMAT scores is compulsory for this program, however, students may submit a GRE score too in lieu of that.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.