Master of Arts in Political Science

The Master of Arts program is designed to satisfy the diverse interests of students who wish to pursue a year of graduate study in political science. Students admitted to the MA program may choose from three fields: Political Economy of International Development; Political Science; and Political Theory. Students whose interests are primarily normative and philosophical may choose the field of Political Theory. The MA in Political Science is an intellectually transformative one-year program featuring courses taught by leading scholars with access to the resources of a world-class research University. The program accepts around thirty students from across Canada and around the world, who concentrate either in Political Theory or Political Science. Students in both streams are eligible to apply for the Academic Internship Program. This course provides students with opportunities to examine politics in the public sphere by completing an academic internship or research project with a non-governmental organization or public sector partner. Placements are arranged by the university.