The Bachelor’s in Political Science at
Nipissing University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Nipissing University, situated in North Bay, Ontario, is a primarily undergraduate institution known for its small class sizes, personalized education, and close-knit community. The university offers a diverse range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, education, business, and social work. Nipissing University focuses on providing a supportive and interactive learning environment, encouraging student engagement, critical thinking, and research. With a strong emphasis on student success and holistic development, Nipissing University prepares graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.
This degree program examines political topics that range from the foundations of international relations and foreign policy to Canadian politics.
The Political Science Program at Nipissing University offers courses of study in Political Theory, Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Public Administration.
If politics is a form of association directed towards what a community holds to be good - their common purpose - then political science is the reflective study on those various purposes as well as of the means or methods chosen to achieve them.
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Students will need to achieve a minimum 70% average in the 60 credits presented for the Honours Specialization in Political Science.
Students must complete 120 credits including 60 credits in the Honours Specialization as follows: POLI 1006 Politics, Power and the Common Good POLI 1007 Globalization and Global Citizenship POLI 2106 Great Political Questions I POLI 2107 Great Political Questions II POLI 2706 Canadian Politics POLI 2707 Canada and the World POLI 4206 Honours Seminar POLI 4207 Honours Seminar
POLI upper level (including cross-listed courses with Political Science)
Breadth Requirements and Electives: ACAD 1601 Science Electives
Nipissing University, located in North Bay, Ontario, is a student-centered institution known for its small class sizes, supportive community, and personalized learning environment. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in diverse fields such as arts, sciences, education, business, and social work. Nipissing University focuses on fostering critical thinking, experiential learning, and research opportunities, enabling students to develop the necessary skills for a fulfilling career and make meaningful contributions 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
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: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
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
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
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.
