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Fall-September 01-February-2022 | 2022-02-01 |
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Acadia’s 12-month program in Political Science helps you unite great ideas and urgent practice. The rigorous program will prepare you for work in the public and private sectors or further graduate study at the PhD level.
Acadia’s graduate program in political science fosters a close relationship between graduate students and faculty in order to offer you a flexible and rigorous academic foundation.
You will receive comprehensive instruction in the fields of Canadian politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory, and will work on an extended research project under the supervision of one or more of the faculty.
You will experience rigorous training in the discipline, preparing you to continue your studies at the PhD level.
This training also prepares you for work in the public and private sector and in the areas of journalism, advocacy, international development and organization, education, and law.
In Acadia's small and selective political science graduate program you will benefit from small class sizes and individualized attention while having access to faculty with a diverse set of research interests.
Many of students are attracted to the small scale of both Acadia University and the Town of Wolfville - an intimate community located in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley.
With a vibrant cultural scene, a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops, and great locations for outdoor activities, Wolfville and the surrounding area offer you a welcoming and stimulating home.
$25,873
Cost of living | 1 person | $7,692 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $6,715 |
Tuition | 1 person | $19,158 |
1- Official transcript
2- Reference letters
3- Resume
4- Statement of research interests
5- Writing sample
EAP Program Information
Acadia University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is a 10-week, intensive English language program for students who:
Are graduate and undergraduate students who want additional language training to help them be successful in their degree programs.
What does the EAP program include?
Each EAP term is 10 weeks long, with 25 hours of study per week. This includes:
Concentrated study in specific areas including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, communication skills, and technical English.
You will write the Acadia placement test on the first day of term to determine your EAP level. If you have recently taken a CAEL, TOEFL iBT or PBT, or IELTS, you do not have to take our placement test. You can go directly into your appropriate level based on your score.
Foundations | EAP 500 | EAP 1000 | EAP 2000 | Bridging | University |
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CAEL 10-20 | CAEL 30 | CAEL 40 | CAEL 50 | CAEL 60 | CAEL 70 |
iBT below 49 | iBT 49-58 | iBT 59-68 | iBT 69-78 | iBT 79-89 | iBT 90 |
IELTS below 4.5 | IELTS 4.5 | IELTS 5.0 | IELTS 5.5 | IELTS 6.0 | IELTS 6.5 |
Candidates must have at least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60 credit hours) of university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.
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