Explore citizenship, democracy, justice, and law in local, national, and international communities. Learn about Canada’s political history and contemporary governance at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.

Examine the theories and practicalities of social and economic policy, Indigenous relations, societal issues, and international affairs.

Political scientists study how people in groups get along. Students examine theories and practices of conflict and cooperation at every level of social life. 

Develop skills in critical thinking, research, and communication. Study topical subjects in political philosophy, comparative politics, the Canadian government, and international politics.

A degree in Political Science equips students to see the implications of the changing world around them, learn about the political dynamics that are shaping Canada and other countries, and have a well-developed understanding of the values and ideologies that unpin political systems around the world. 

The faculty members at UNBC specialize in a range of different fields, including:

Canadian politics, comparative politics, political theory and philosophy, international relations, gender and politics, Indigenous and northern governance, and public administration and local government.      

• Official Transcripts
• English language proficiency test scores
• Passport

Overall average of 65% minimum in the following:

• English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
• Three Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
• Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)

China:

• 会考 HUIKAO - Senior Secondary School Certificate or 高考GAOKAO - National College Entrance Examination: Minimum overall average grade 70% (B)
• or a pass in English plus three academic subjects and an elective.

India:

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Standard 12/Indian School Certificate/All India School Certificate Examination. Minimum average grade 50% or higher in English 12, three academic subjects and an elective for general entry.
• Three-year diploma issued by a state board of technical education: Minimum average grade of 50% or higher for general entry.
• GCE Edexcel or Cambridge International Examinations: Minimum of two Advanced (A) level subjects and three Ordinary (O) level subjects must be completed with an overall grade point average of C or higher in order to be considered for admission.

All A-level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C. Students may substitute two Advanced-Subsidiary (AS) level subjects for one A-level. This is for general entry. 

Iran:

• From 2019: High School Diploma (Theoretical Stream): Minimum average grade of 12 in 5 academic courses for general entry.
• Prior to 2019: High School Diploma and pre-University Certificate. A minimum average grade of 12 or higher in pre-university courses for general entry.