Master in Political Science 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Université de Montréal |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

From local to international, political science allows you to take an analytical and critical look at major contemporary political issues. Offering training focused on the acquisition of theoretical and practical skills in research and political analysis, the master's degree with thesis equips you to get off to a good start in your professional life as a specialist in political issues.

Opt for the dissertation-research path if you wish to experience an original approach to in-depth scientific research and develop cutting-edge expertise in a field of political science.

Opt for the dissertation-internship path if you want to experience a research process while acquiring professional experience in an internship environment related to your field of study.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

From local to international, political science allows you to take an analytical and critical look at major contemporary political issues. Offering training focused on the acquisition of theoretical and practical skills in research and political analysis, the master's degree with thesis equips you to get off to a good start in your professional life as a specialist in political issues.

Opt for the dissertation-research path if you wish to experience an original approach to in-depth scientific research and develop cutting-edge expertise in a field of political science.

Opt for the dissertation-internship path if you want to experience a research process while acquiring professional experience in an internship environment related to your field of study.

Admission Requirements

General eligibility conditions

To be eligible as a regular student, the candidate must meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Required diplomas and admission thresholds: Quebec

To meet the Université de Montréal average of 3.0 out of 4.3, candidates from this province must meet the following requirements:

Accepted diploma: Baccalaureate, Bachelor; duration of 3 years, or another undergraduate degree deemed equivalent.

Minimum average:

  • Bishop: 75%
  • Concordia University: 3.0/4.3
  • Higher Technology School: 3.0/4.3
  • HEC Montreal: 3.0/4.3
  • McGill University: 3.0/4.0
  • Polytechnique Montréal: 2.75/4.0
  • University of Sherbrooke: 3.0/4.3
  • Laval University: 3.0/4.3
  • Universities of Quebec: 3.2/4.3
Conditions specific to this program

To be eligible as a regular student in the Master's degree in political science, the candidate must:

  • meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
  • hold an undergraduate degree specialized in political science or an undergraduate degree with a major in political science, or a diploma adequately preparing for the studies he or she wishes to undertake, or certify 'training deemed equivalent
  • have obtained in the 1st cycle an average of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 (or the equivalent) or the average required by the original university for admission to a 2nd cycle program, if this -this is higher

1 Year
Aug
Jan

Scholarships

UdeM exemption scholarship for international students

UdeM exemption scholarship for international students
Bachelors Master PhD Open

Value

$7636

Deadline

1 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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