Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 1 year (12 months) - "is a 1-year program that co…Duration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Social SciencesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Master of ArtsAwards
- $12,927Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Applicants are accepted under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Applicants to the M.A. program must have a 4-year undergraduate degree in political science or equivalent with a minimum B+ average; applicants to the Ph.D. must have an M.A. in political science or equivalent with an A- average.
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Further information regarding program requirements may be found in the Graduate Handbook, available on the Department's website. Relevant Facilities The Centre for the Study of Democracy and Diversity (CSDD) The Centre was established as the Centre for the Study of Democracy in 1993 with a broad set of objectives related to research, education, and policy to support democratic development. Under its new mandate as the Centre for the Study of Democracy and Diversity, its objectives have been expanded to incorporate a specific stream of activities focused on research, education, and international assistance to promote and support democratic development in ethnically and culturally diverse societies. ( https://www.queensu.ca/csdd/ ) Canadian Opinion Research Archive (CORA) The Canadian Opinion Research Archive makes available commercial and independent surveys to the academic, research and journalistic communities. Founded in 1992, CORA contains hundreds of surveys including thousands of discrete items collected by major commercial Canadian firms dating back to the 1970s. The CORA website (Canadian Opinion Research Archive ( http://www.queensu.ca/cora/ ) includes readily accessible results from these surveys, tracking Canadian opinion over time on frequently asked survey questions, as well as tabular results from recent Canadian surveys, and more general information on polling. Individuals conducting r ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: The M.A. is a one-year program that consists of six half-courses, with a 50-60 page major research paper (POLS 898, which may be developed out of a term paper in one of the courses). This MRP will be supervised by a member of faculty, and graded by that person and one other faculty member who has knowledge of the subject. All students will be expected to enrol in three half-courses in the first term. Master of Arts Specialization in Political and Legal Thought Master's students in this specialization will be required to take a total of six term-length courses, a minimum of four of which must be courses designated as Political and Legal Thought (PLT), from the Department of Political Studies, the Department of Philosophy, or the Faculty of Law. PLT students also write a 50-60 page major research paper (POLS-898). Master of Arts Concentration in Nationalism, Ethnicity, Peace, and Conflict The concentration in Nationalism, Ethnicity, Peace, and Conflict (NEPC) allows students to specialize in the study of national and ethnic conflict by taking designated courses from the Political Studies offerings. This program builds on the department's strength in this area, providing an exciting opportunity for engagement with scholars in a vibrant intellectual community. Students complete three term-length courses in the field of NEPC (out of a total of six required courses) as well as a Major Research Paper in the area. Students wishing to be considered for this concentration should use the regular application process for an MA in Political Studies and make a note of their preference in the area designated for field of interest. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$12,927 CAD / year≈ $9,505 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFinancial assistance as published for this program: The department is able to offer a number of teaching assistantships, which involve assisting professors in undergraduate courses. For details, consult the Graduate Chair. SourceView scholarship page
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- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Political Studies - Master of Arts cost?
CAD 12,927 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
1 year (12 months) - "is a 1-year program that co…, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: The M.A. is a one-year program that consists of six half-courses, with a 50-60 page major research paper (POLS 898, which may be developed out of a term paper in one of the courses). This MRP will be supervised by a member of faculty, and graded by that person and one other faculty member who has knowledge of the subject. All students will be expected to enrol in three half-courses in the first term. Master of Arts Specialization in Political and Legal Thought Master's students in this specialization will be required to take a total of six term-length courses, a minimum of four of which must be courses designated as Political and Legal Thought (PLT), from the Department of Political Studies, the Department of Philosophy, or the Faculty of Law. PLT students also write a 50-60 page major research paper (POLS-898). Master of Arts Concentration in Nationalism, Ethnicity, Peace, and Conflict The concentration in Nationalism, Ethnicity, Peace, and Conflict (NEPC) allows students to specialize in the study of national and ethnic conflict by taking designated courses from the Political Studies offerings. This program builds on the department's strength in this area, providing an exciting opportunity for engagement with scholars in a vibrant intellectual community. Students complete three term-length courses in the field of NEPC (out of a total of six required courses) as well as a Major Research Paper in the area. Students wishing to be considered for this concentration should use the regular application process for an MA in Political Studies and make a note of their preference in the area designated for field of interest. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Financial assistance as published for this program: The department is able to offer a number of teaching assistantships, which involve assisting professors in undergraduate courses. For details, consult the Graduate Chair. Source View scholarship page
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