Master of Arts [MA] (Political Science)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #192 out of 385 by Collegedunia Study Abroad Global Ranking 2026
$6,085 /Yr
CA$8,571 /Yr
- MA in Political Science at the University of Victoria is offered as a 1-year program by the Department of Political Science.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- Students can focus on a variety of topics such as Indigenous land claims and treaty rights, social movements, privacy and surveillance, democracy, or international law.
- Students will research local, national, and global hot-button issues.
- Students will benefit from UVic’s proximity to the BC Legislature and ties to the provincial government.
- The MA program consists of a minimum of 15 units.
- They focus on topics like:
- Indigenous land claims and treaty rights
- minority rights
- migration and refugees
- privacy and surveillance
- democracy
- human security
- international law
- identity politics
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake - Jan 15, 2027
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $6085 (CAD 8571) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | $9459 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9459 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5849 (CAD 8238) |
| 2023 | $5623 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | $4386 (CAD 6177) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake | Jan 15, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
Complete Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
Completion of secondary school
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Government Affairs Director
- Political Consultant
- Public Relations Specialist
- Political Scientist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Policy Analyst
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Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| M.A Sociology | full time | 2 years | on-campus, Thesis Based | $6085.41 |
| M.A History | full time | 1 year | on-campus, Thesis Based | $6085.41 |
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 710/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,485/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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Application Deadlilne For May 2027 Intake (19th Jan 2027) | USD 8,524 /Yr CAD 12,006 /Yr |
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Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (31st Jan 2027) | USD 9,178 /Yr CAD 12,927 /Yr |
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Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (15th Feb 2027) | USD 14,003 /Yr CAD 19,722 /Yr |
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Application Deadline for September 2027 Intake (1st Dec 2026) | USD 38,743 /Yr CAD 54,568 /Yr |
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