Dec 22, 2024  
University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025

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


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


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.