Overview

Department of Political Science / Department of Political Science is located in Hamilton, ON, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Political science
Master of Arts (MA)	Public policy and administration
Master of Arts (MA)	Public and the global economy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Public policy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	International relations

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

140

Applied

28

Accepted

Applying

90

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 15th	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum B+ average

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 580

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Organizational theory, internationalization of public policy, water resource policies, political interest intermediation, comparative politics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON  L8S 4M2
Canada

Contact Dr. Robert O'Brien
Phone: 905-525-9140

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