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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Economics and Political Studies Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops Campus Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops Campus, Canada

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CAD 16612

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Of interest to students who have a non-business degree, and who want to return to university for one or two years to acquire a specialty in a functional area of business or economics in order to enhance their employment opportunities. Students with a first degree in business, but who want to change their area of focus, may complete a post-baccalaureate diploma as well.

Program Highlights
Economics and politics is "the study of choices" and so is concerned with all areas of our lives. It provides rigorous analysis of many real world subjects: government institutions, taxes, unemployment, financial markets, international trade, development, and economic growth but also poverty, crime, pollution, healthcare, education, the environment and many other areas.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 55
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 125.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Note: Students are expected to have taken the equivalent to Grade 12 mathematics and have completed at least six credits of university English prior to admission. Those who have not done so can still be admitted to the program, but they must complete equivalent courses as approved by an academic advisor.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16612

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

14500 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Scholarship Overview Eligibility

Diversity Scholarships

TRU offers global diversity scholarships to new international students that demonstrate excellent academics and are from countries that are underrepresented on campus (5 or less on campus). Scholarship will be automatically applied at time of student application if above qualifications are met.

To be considered, students should meet one of the following: 3.0 GPA or 6.5 IELTS or 88 TOEFL iBT.
 There is no application process.

Academic Excellence Award

If identified, candidates are eligible for up to $2,000. Qualified students will receive first $1,000 then must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at the completion of their first semester at TRU to be eligible to receive $1,000 for a second semester.
This award is for new students only.

To be considered, new students must have a minimum GPA of 86% (A) during last year of high school/college/university. Award candidates will be identified by the international marketing team based on program application submission and contacted directly if deemed eligible.

Exceptional Student Award

If identified, candidates are eligible for up to $4,000. Qualified students will receive first $1,000 then must maintain a minimum 3.33 GPA at the completion of each subsequent semester at TRU to be eligible to receive $1,000 for each additional semester up to 3 semesters.
This award is for new students only.

To be considered, new students must have a minimum GPA of 80% (A-) during the last year of high school/college/university and gain direct entry to academic studies (IELTS 6.5+). Award candidates will be identified by the international marketing team based on program application submission and contacted directly if deemed eligible.

 

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