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About the program
A four-year Arts major on politics, Governance and international affairs.
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
- Apply core theories and methods in Political Studies
- Strengthen skills in legal or policy analysis
- Argumentation
- Research methods and professional ethics
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Lawyer
- Communications manager
- Intelligence analyst
- Teacher
- Journalist
- Public service officer
- NGO worker
- Parliamentary researcher
- Lobbyist
- Public policy analyst
- Political aide
- Survey analyst
Curriculum
- Twenty-unit degree with 8.0-10.0 units in Political Studies
- Covering Canadian and comparative politics
- Public policy
- Political philosophy and international affairs
- With upper-level seminars and arts and science core electives. The Arts and Science internship option is open to majors.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree or equivalent in a related field (some programmes state an A- average)
- Two academic references
- A supervisor is often required. English: IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE 65 or Cambridge 185.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field, Two academic references, Supervisor often required.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 65
- Cambridge 185
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal where required
- References
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Political Studies. Confirm the academic and research requirements. Prepare a research proposal and identify a suitable research area where required. Submit academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- References
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Complete the doctoral application. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $5,988 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $120 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Department | Department of Political Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Queen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $5,988 CAD per year. The application fee is $120 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $17,059 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge 185.