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    Political Studies

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    Saskatoon, CAMAIn-person1 year
    CA$12,839.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    10
    Cohort
    students
    12
    Credits
    CA$145.00
    App fee

    Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan is a 12-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Saskatoon, CA. Tuition is CA$12,839.

    About the program

    Thesis-based master's program emphasizing Canadian government and politics, Northern politics and policy, political thought, public policy, governance of voluntary organizations, international relations or comparative politics. Includes a four-course requirement and a 75-page thesis.

    Focus: research

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    After the program

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    Up to 3 years PGWP (Canada)

    $27,672.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan is CA$12,839 across 12 required credits.
    Is Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan online or in-person?
    Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan is offered in-person.
    How long does Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan take to complete?
    Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan is structured around 1 year and 12 credits.
    What GPA is required for Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan?
    Per the program's published guidance: a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units)
    How large is the Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan cohort?
    Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.