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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - Policy Studies

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - Policy Studies

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $28,614 CAD

  • Application fee

    $150 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

Options
Internship

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-April-2024 2024-04-01

Overview

Bachelor of Arts - Policy Studies

Understand the need for practical, responsive policies in government, business or non-profit sectors and learn how to critique, write and implement policy. 

Gain practical experience during a semester work term in the world of policy-making at Mount Royal University.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Internship opportunity — turn your on-campus education into practice under course direction and supervision.

Honours program — build a foundation for graduate studies in economics, political science, policy or law school.

Optimize my courses — make the best course choices that will help you build the degree that fits your goals.

Model United Nations — convene with students across the province to represent country delegations in a simulated UN Conference.

Moot Court Exercise — take part in an appeal of the Supreme Court of Canada, performed by our Ultra Supreme Court of Canada at the Court of Queen’s Bench.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$34,846

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,172
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,232
Tuition 1 person $28,614

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 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

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

58
55
listening
55
writing
55
speaking
55
reading

Cambridge

176
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The Language Education for Academic Purposes (LEAP) with four levels program is for low Intermediate to advanced level English language learners. 

The recommended minimum language level for student success is CLB 4 or an IELTS score of 3.5.

You can complete this 15-month program in four 13-week terms starting in either fall, winter, or spring.


Academic background and requirement

  • English Language Arts 30-1 - minimum grade 60%
  • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 - minimum grade 60%
  • High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 65%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses. Must also submit the required courses and minimum grades listed above.
  • Mature Applicant: must present the required courses and minimum grades listed above.
  • Post-secondary applicant: must present a minimum admission Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 on the eight most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credits) completed by June 30. Must also present the required courses and minimum grades listed above.

Career opportunities

  • Economic analyst
  • Policy consultant
  • Political advisor
  • Government bureaucrat
  • Lawyer
  • Policy analyst
  • Government relations advisor
  • Non-profit policy consultant
  • Regulatory analyst or regulatory compliance

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