Master of Arts in Policy Studies (Political Science) 16 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Alberta |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

16 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

15 Jan, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Political Science offers programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, and the Master of Arts in Policy Studies.

The following fields of study are offered in the master’s and doctoral programs: Canadian politics, comparative politics, gender and politics, international relations, and political philosophy/theory.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Political Science offers programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, and the Master of Arts in Policy Studies.

The following fields of study are offered in the master’s and doctoral programs: Canadian politics, comparative politics, gender and politics, international relations, and political philosophy/theory.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
100+

15 Jan 2026
16 Months
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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