Explore topics like trade, political economy, environmental politics, and more while developing critical skills in issue and policy analysis, legal evaluation and argument, public opinion, electoral analysis and political communication. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the way that governments and policy shape the society around us.
A Political Science degree at Laurier provides training in political communication, policy and legal analysis, public opinion design, and election analysis, equipping you with the skills and experience to understand political events and debates and prepare for a life of engaged citizenship. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 to 100 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
English at 60%.
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart.
International Admission Requirements
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:
Average admission range: mid 70s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected]
Transfer Requirements
Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.
College graduates applying to Laurier's Political Science program may be eligible for admission with one of our block transfer agreements.
Note: Students who have completed or will be completing 2.5 or more attempted credits at other postsecondary institutions will not be considered for admission to the direct entry co-op program.
Learn more about our college pathway opportunities here. |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120]
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* 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.