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Master of Arts [M.A] [Political Studies] From Queen's University

Kingston, OntarioLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1841established year
Public
Partner [6 Courses]
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Political Studies)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #301 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$12,987 /Yr

CA$18,292 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$12987 (CAD 18292)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Rent$9432 (CAD 13284)
Food$2641 (CAD 3720)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2022$11070 (CAD 15591.64)
2021$7301 (CAD 10283)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake Jan 22, 2025
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  • MA in Political Studies at Queen’s University is offered as a 1-year program.
  • This university ranked #5 among medical-doctoral universities in Canada in Maclean's 2019 University.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The department is particularly well known for its strength in the study of ethnically divided and diverse societies. 
  • The objective of the program is to refine and hone critical and analytical skills, primarily through coursework and a major piece of written work. 
  • The department offers five fields of study within the MA in Political Studies program:
    • Canadian Politics
    • Comparative Politics
    • Gender and Politics
    • International Relations
    • Political Theory

Scores Required

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

3.3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 110


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Statement of Research: Applicants should briefly outline their main research interests, approximately 200 words.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • Writing Sample: ??All applicants must submit a writing sample. It should be a recent essay approximately 15-20 pages in length. The writing sample is to be emailed to the Graduate Assistant at gradpols@queensu.ca.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

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Arts 301 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #9 out of 27 in Canada 2025)

QS World University logo
Arts 194 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #7 out of 20 in Canada 2025)

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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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