📖Introduction

Acadia University, located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, is a prestigious Canadian institution renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and research. Established in 1838, Acadia offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, professional studies, and more. With a focus on providing a personalized and transformative learning experience, Acadia University fosters a tight-knit community where students thrive academically and personally. The university's picturesque campus, situated in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, provides an ideal environment for intellectual exploration, innovation, and growth. Acadia University is dedicated to equipping its graduates with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to succeed in their chosen fields and make a meaningful impact on the world.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Political Science at Acadia University

Acadia’s graduate program in political science fosters a close relationship between graduate students and faculty in order to offer you a flexible and rigorous academic foundation. You will receive comprehensive instruction in the fields of Canadian politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory, and will work on an extended research project under the supervision of one or more of our faculty. You will experience rigorous training in the discipline, preparing you to continue your studies at the PhD level. This training also prepares you for work in the public and private sector and in the areas of journalism, advocacy, international development and organization, education, and law. In Acadia's small and selective political science graduate program you will benefit from small class sizes and individualized attention while having access to faculty with a diverse set of research interests. Many of our students are attracted to the small scale of both Acadia University and the Town of Wolfville - an intimate community located in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. With a vibrant cultural scene, a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops, and great locations for outdoor activities, Wolfville and the surrounding area offer you a welcoming and stimulating home. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
YEAR ONE -
FIRST TERM
POLS 5143
Masters Colloquium
POLS SUBFIELD 1
Research Seminar
POLS 5xx3
Elective
POLS 5960
Thesis

YEAR ONE -
SECOND TERM
POLS 5143
Masters Colloquium
POLS SUBFIELD 2
Thesis
POLS SUBFIELD 3
Research Seminar
POLS 5xx3
Elective
POLS 5960
Thesis

YEAR ONE -
THIRD TERM
POLS 5960

Thesis Completion

Subfields: You will choose a course from at least three of the four subfields (Canadian, Theory, Comparative, Global)

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🏫About Acadia University

Acadia University is a prestigious Canadian institution located in the scenic town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1838, Acadia has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, professional studies, and more. With a commitment to personalized education and small class sizes, Acadia provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The university's beautiful campus, nestled in the picturesque Annapolis Valley, offers a vibrant and close-knit community where students can immerse themselves in a rich academic and social experience. Acadia University is dedicated to preparing its students for success by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to thrive in their chosen careers and contribute meaningfully to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

227 RMB

Tuition fee:

24,850 CAD per year

24,850 CAD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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