Concordia University of Edmonton
Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy Concentration
Edmonton, Canada
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
CAD 28,351 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Concordia’s 3-year Political Economy Program is a three-year undergraduate program grounded in the disciplines of Economics and Political Science. It is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary perspective on important issues and problems facing Canada and the global community.
A concentration in Political Economy at Concordia University of Edmonton equips you with the skills necessary to understand and analyze the major domestic and international challenges facing Canada today. In the first two years, you will gain an understanding of key concepts in the disciplines of both political science and economics, as well as the role of markets and governments in Canadian and global society. In the third year, as a capstone seminar student, you will confront the major, real-world policy problems facing Canada, analyze them and look for solutions to them.
The program features introductory and advanced political science courses in both Canadian governance and International Relations, as well as a range of Economics courses. Students complete the program by taking a senior-level capstone seminar in political economy in which interdisciplinary perspectives are brought to bear on various issues and case studies.
Concordia University of Edmonton’s 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Economy is a general liberal arts degree. You will complete the 3-year degree to prepare for the job market or to move on to earn another degree or diploma in a related field such as business, education, government, journalism, or law.
- Introduction to Microeconomics and Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Government and Introduction to Politics
- 3 credits of senior-level ECO courses
- Canadian National Government
- Special Topics in Canadian Public Policy
- 6–12 credits of unspecified senior-level ECO or PSCI courses
In addition to the above, students must complete:
- One of
- Literature and Composition for English Language Learners I or
- Literature and Composition I or
- British Literature from 1300 to 1800
- 3 additional credits in courses offered by the departments of Fine Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, or Literature and Languages, Handbells and Handchimes for Children and Youth.
- 6 credits of courses in the Faculty of Science. (The department recommends 3 credits from each of two different sciences.)
In addition to the above, students must present:
- Undergraduate Academic Integrity Training
Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Political Science.
Introduction to Information Technology, Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Beginners' French I and Beginners' French II, Intermediate French I, Intermediate French II, Introduction to Social Statistics, and Essay Writing (Non-fiction) are strongly recommended.
As a graduate of political economy, you will have the opportunity to pursue professional studies and careers in law, education and journalism or take additional degrees at the graduate level in political science, economics or international affairs.
The public service at the national, provincial or municipal level, along with business and the non-profit sector, also offers career options for graduates.