University of Guelph

Political Science

University of Guelph

Faculty:College of Social and Applied Human Science
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Political Science and Government, General
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $7,859
National: $9,172
International: $39,687

The total tuition and fees for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters.



Scholarships:8
Careers:LegislatorsIntelligence OfficersProgram Officers Unique to Government

Description:

Gain an in-depth understanding of the power of politics and its ability to influence the lives of individuals, families and communities. Identify, analyze and evaluate the political issues that confront our world today. Put your skills and knowledge into action through experiential learning activities including mock conferences, simulations and a variety of co-op options that allow you to gain critical real-world experience. The political science program offers a wide range of classes in five major areas: Political Thought; Canadian Politics; Public Policy, Governance and Law; Comparative Politics; and International Relations and Global Studies.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80 to 83
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 

Applicants are required to have English (ENG4U) and 5 additional 4U or 4M courses. Students applying to the University directly from high school will be considered for admission to Co-op. Normally, a minimum average of 80% is required for consideration, but exact cut-offs are determined by the quantity and quality of the applicant pool as well as space available in each program. All students, including International applicants, are encouraged to explore Co-operative Education as an option.

Application Notes :

To view all accepted English language proficiency standardized tests, please visit the University of Guelph English Proficiency webpage.


* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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