Bachelor of Political Science (POLS)
Guelph, Canada
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Political Science (POLS) program offers an in-depth understanding of political systems, theories, and practices. Students explore various subfields within political science, including international relations, comparative politics, and public policy. The curriculum includes research methodologies and aims to develop critical thinking and analytical skills essential for interpreting political phenomena.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in government, law, public administration, non-profit organizations, or international relations. Opportunities exist in roles such as policy analyst, political consultant, or legislative assistant. The program also lays a foundation for further studies in law or advanced political science degrees.
A degree in Political Science helps students understand the political context in which critical issues affect populations as individuals, families, and more. Political Science students often go on to exist in the epicenter of community intersecting with the state, rights and responsibilities and public policy, and the relationships between cities, countries and peoples – to name a few.