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Bachelor of Political Studies
- Nanaimo, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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): 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
- High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list) with English 12 grade C or an accepted English test
- Programme pages add prerequisites and limited-entry programmes are competitive. BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior degree.
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list); BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior university degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 115
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,713, $25,713 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | $10,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Nanaimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | VIU offers 20 International Student Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 5,000 each for first-year students in undergraduate programmes, based on academic excellence. Awards are competitive, not guaranteed; a prospective-student entrance award application and published deadline may apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
137 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,713, $25,713 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The deposit is $10,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,380 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115, Cambridge 176.