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Bachelor of Policy Studies

Pittsburgh, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies is a four-year on-campus degree at Mount Royal University in Calgary focused on public policy, Political science and economics.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Policy Studies
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Policy Studies
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Policy analyst
Government relations adviser
Policy consultant
Regulatory analyst or compliance specialist
Economic analyst
Political adviser
Government analyst
Lawyer (with further education)

Curriculum

Four-year degree with an Honours stream. Coursework covers political theory
Public administration
Economic policy and policy analysis
Plus a Moot Court exercise simulating a Supreme Court appeal. A semester-long policy placement or internship with government
Non-profit or private partners is part of the work-integrated learning.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations
Professional credential evaluation for non-US records
Admissions essay
One recommendation
Passport copy
Proof of financial support for the first year
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations, Professional credential evaluation for non-US records, Essay or personal statement, One recommendation

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Proof of Financial Support
Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$45,986 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Shadyside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Department of General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.