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Diploma of Politics and International Studies

Thompson Rivers University

  • Kamloops, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Thompson Rivers University campus

About the program

A two-year, 48-Credit diploma on Western Canada and Asia-Pacific politics and international relations.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Politics and International Studies
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Forty-eight credits organised around four themes: Canadian issues
  • International politics
  • Indigenous studies.

Career outcomes

  • Policy Assistant
  • Research Officer
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Case Worker
  • Social Research Assistant

Curriculum

  • Forty-eight credits organised around four themes: Canadian issues
  • International politics
  • Indigenous studies
  • and methods and theory. It examines historical
  • Social
  • Political and policy links between Western Canada and the Asia-Pacific region.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed bachelor degree from a recognised institution
  • Some programmes need English or mathematics prerequisites that can be completed at the start.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's degree (post-baccalaureate diploma admission), Applied Data Science needs relevant quantitative background.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and the international deadline (January Oct 1
  2. May Feb 1
  3. September May . Apply online through EducationPlannerBC at apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca/tru. The 100 CAD application fee is paid by credit card. Submit the completed bachelor degree transcripts and English test results. Contact iapply@tru. Ca with questions. Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit stated in the offer letter (3
  4. 000 CAD for continuing post-baccalaureate students). A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,903 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$4,200 CAD

Program details

CampusKamloops
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts
DepartmentPolitical Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value48
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.