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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Political Management (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Political Management (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $22,945 CAD

  • Application fee

    $120 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    76 out of 100

Highlights
Internship
Practicum

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01

Overview

Master of Political Management

A groundbreaking degree - the first of its kind in Canada.

Carleton University's Master's Degree in Political Management is designed to provide students with the foundation to pursue leadership roles in Canada's parties, political offices and government relations firms.

The program is grounded in the academic understanding and critique of democratic processes and institutions. 

It draws on Carleton's longstanding strengths and faculty expertise in the analysis of Canadian politics and governance, voting behaviour and electioneering, political communication, public opinion measurement and the design of persuasive campaigns. 

Courses are taught by some of the most accomplished political practitioners.

Core to the degree is an insistence on ethical behaviour as a paramount guiding principle and mutual respect among political adversaries.

The program can be completed in 1 year of full-time study or 2-3 years of part-time study. 

An integral part of the program is a 10-week practicum in which students observe and participate in the political process.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$31,839

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,156
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,894
Tuition 1 person $22,945

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Letters of Reference (2 required)
  • Statement of Intent (1 required)
  • CV/Resumé (1 required)
  • Writing Sample (1 required)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
22
writing
22
speaking
20
reading

PTE

60
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

If your first language is not English, you can prove your language proficiency by:

  • presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table;
  • showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
  • present official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past three years in a university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, or any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Although there is no formal second language requirement for the degree, individuals preparing for political professions in Canada should have or develop a facility in French.


Academic background and requirement

  • An honours bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with an average of B+ or higher.
  • You must be able to show evidence of your commitment to and aptitude for political management through prior involvement in party or campus politics, grassroots organizations, political advocacy, or similar experience.

Career opportunities

  • Campaign Consultant
  • Pollster
  • Legislative Staff
  • Lobbyist
  • Politician

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