• 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.