Master of Arts in Policy Studies (Political Science)

Program Requirements

Students are admitted to either the practicum-based MA route or the course-only MA and may register full-time or part-time.

For both routes, 27 units of graduate-level courses are required as follows:

Practicum-based route

Required courses (15 units):

Electives (12 units)

Students are permitted to take up to 6 units (two 3-unit courses) from outside the department, subject to departmental approval.

Course-only route

Required courses (9 units):

Electives (18 units)

Students are permitted to take up to 6 units (two 3-unit courses) from outside the department, subject to departmental approval.

Language Requirement

There is no language requirement.

Residency Requirement

The minimum period of residence for full-time programs is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program

The time required to complete the program will vary with the program and candidate. Full-time students in the program will normally complete the program within 16 months.