Political Science
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Explore how power and authority produce or reduce conflicts within and between societies. Study issues including democracy, war and peace, and the rule of law. Develop your problem-solving and communication abilities. You will gain skills that are essential to careers in the public, private, non-profit and business sectors.
Areas of focus
- Canadian Politics
- Indigenous Politics
- International Relations
- Comparative Politics
- Political Theory
Careers
- Campaign organizer
- Civil servant
- Communications officer
- Consultant
- Diplomat
- Fundraiser
- Journalist
- Human rights activist
- Lawyer
- Lobbyist
- Media analyst
- Mediator or negotiator
- Policy advisor
- Politician
- Project manager
- Public policy analyst
Admission
Apply to UVic as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
Select Social Sciences: Major Undeclared when you submit your application. You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.
Alternatively, you can choose another major and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies.
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