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Formally established in 1964 with roots dating back to 1887, the Department of Political Studies has one of the largest and most popular undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Arts & Science with an annual enrollment rate of roughly 800 students in nearly 70 courses across five degree plans. Every year, about 200 students graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Studies after spending four years learning from a diverse group of faculty and teaching fellows who are leading experts in their fields.
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YOUR STUDIES
Yes.
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Faculty of Arts and Science / Department of Political Studies
full time or part time
In person
Yes
Yes
Not required
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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English (ENG4U), plus 5 additional 4U or 4M courses
Mid 80s.
Not required
Not required
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
No
Yes
Two options: POLS 598, an optional 90-hour unpaid internship for eligible third- and fourth-year students; and QUIP, a 12–16-month paid internship for eligible Honours students after second or third year. General BA students are ineligible for QUIP.
Yes
Optional, POLS 598 includes a 90-hour community placement.
CAREER PATHWAYS
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Not specified
City of Kingston, CNIB Kingston, Kingston Community Health Centres, KEYS Newcomer Services, Queen’s University Archives, Social Planning Council of Kingston & District
RSW, OCT, RPP, Lawyer licensing in Ontario pathway and licensures.
TUITION & FEES
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$6,204.60 CAD
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