Bachelor of Political Science
- North Bay, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Political Science and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
- Assess competing perspectives
- And construct reasoned arguments.
Career outcomes
- Government relations manager
- Attorney
- Global operations associate
- Law school
- Government
Curriculum
- Courses in American foreign policy
- Comparative politics
- Constitutional law
- International law and relations
- Congress
- Law
- Politics and society
- And international politics
- With internships and study abroad.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma from outside Canada (or IB) with six academic subjects
- Competitive programmes such as Nursing need a higher average
- Country-specific minimums on request
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- PTE 58
- Cambridge C1 176).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: Winter 2026-11-13
- Fall 2027-04- Apply through the Nipissing International Application Service. Upload transcripts
- English proof and other documents in the portal. Accept the offer in the portal within 2 weeks and pay the 2
- 000 CAD deposit (1
- 700 CAD refunded if the study permit is denied). Apply for the study permit with the offer letter. Receive registration package and attend orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,560 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | North Bay |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Department | Political Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Nipissing University Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships: international applicants entering directly from secondary school for Fall 2027 are automatically considered. Award eligibility and amount depend on academic averages and renewal conditions. Institution-wide opportunity, Not a program-specific guarantee. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
13 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Scholarships
Nipissing University Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships: international applicants entering directly from secondary school for Fall 2027 are automatically considered. Award eligibility and amount depend on academic averages and renewal conditions. Institution-wide opportunity, Not a program-specific guarantee.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,560 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $12,040 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge C1 Advanced 176.
Nipissing University Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships: international applicants entering directly from secondary school for Fall 2027 are automatically considered. Award eligibility and amount depend on academic averages and renewal conditions. Institution-wide opportunity, Not a program-specific guarantee.