By choosing to study politics at Acadia, you’ll transform and deepen your understanding of power and governance – from local to international. You will be able to become a more engaged citizen, and understand the workings of political systems to be able to make a difference within or outside of government.

Studying politics focuses your attention on the pressing problems of our times and the potential for changing them. 

Acadia offers courses that develop the analytical skills, theories, and knowledge necessary for you to understand power, culture, law, policy, and government in Canada and around the world.  courses engage with contemporary issues, including peace and war, environment, development, and media.

Be Inspired

The politics department at Acadia is small and close-knit, with a great sense of community. In addition to small class sizes, professors maintain an open-door policy, and are always eager to help you succeed. 

 believe in helping foster our students' growth as engaged citizens and actively encourage you to get involved in a variety of societies and events in addition to your studies. 

 department’s student association (APSA) hosts lectures, social gatherings, election and debate events, and other activities where students and professors can meet informally.

Studying politics focuses your attention on the pressing problems oftimes and the potential for changing them. Acadia offers courses that develop the analytical skills, theories, and knowledge necessary for you to understand power, culture, law, policy, and government in Canada and around the world. 

courses engage with contemporary issues, including peace and war, environment, development, and media.

• Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended
• Official language test results (Acadia institution code 0901)
• Letter of reference (US applicants only)
• Passport

a minimum program GPA of 3.00 is required to graduate.