Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario - Courses & Fees

Kingston, Ontario

University Public College

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MA in Political Studies at Queen’s University is offered as a 1-year program.
This university ranked #5 among medical-doctoral universities in Canada in Maclean's 2019 University.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The department is particularly well known for its strength in the study of ethnically divided and diverse societies.
The objective of the program is to refine and hone critical and analytical skills, primarily through coursework and a major piece of written work.
The department offers five fields of study within the MA in Political Studies program:
- Canadian Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Gender and Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline	Jan 22, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1
Tuition Fees	CA$15592
Total Fees	CA$15592

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	CA$12505

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must have a four-year Honors undergraduate degree in political science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.3/4 (75-79% or B+ average) is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

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 to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

3.3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 110

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Statement of Research: Applicants should briefly outline their main research interests, approximately 200 words.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
Writing Sample: ??All applicants must submit a writing sample. It should be a recent essay approximately 15-20 pages in length. The writing sample is to be emailed to the Graduate Assistant at gradpols@queensu.ca.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.