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Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies University of Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan, Canada

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CAD 30480

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 120

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Political Studies examines the use and abuse of power in societal struggles for justice, equality, freedom, and the common good. It deals with issues, at the local, national and international levels, relating to government and governance, authority and legitimacy, equity and resource distribution, rights and responsibilities, and peace and conflict.

What you will learn
You will learn about the forces and factors that influence the process of political decision-making, including ideologies, political parties, political leadership, civil society, elections, and the media. You will also gain an understanding about threats to global stability including poverty, environmental degradation, human rights violations, and migration and refugees, amongst other topics of contemporary national and international significance.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2025, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2024, May 2025, Jul 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 19
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 63 - With no score less than - 59
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

30480

Tuition Fee
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CAD 120

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships

You will automatically be considered for a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship when you apply for admission. These scholarships recognize your academic achievements and are awarded based on your admission average.

Your best average

Scholarship value

95%+

$3,000

93% to 94.9%

$2,000

90% to 92.9%

$1,000

85% to 89.9%

$500

 

Eligible

You will be considered automatically for a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship if you are:

a current high school (secondary) student who plans to come to USask after you graduate,
a student who has already graduated from high school (secondary) but has little or no previous post-secondary education (less than 18 transferable credit units), or
beginning your degree program in a direct-entry college (Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Engineering, Education, Edwards School of Business, or Kinesiology).

 

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