Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science (Co-Op)

The Department of Political Science offers courses in the following areas: Political Thought, Canadian Politics, Public Policy, Governance, and Law, Comparative Politics, and International Relations and Global Studies. The Department of Political Science also participates in several interdisciplinary programs, including Criminal Justice and Public Policy, International Development Studies, Environmental Governance, and European Studies.
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.
Here are a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued: Policy analyst, Business-government relations, Lawyer, Non-governmental organization (NGO), Politician, Research analyst, Population studies analyst, Police officer, Foreign service officer, Immigration officer
Public relations consultant

If you are applying with an IB Diploma from outside of Canada, you should present a minimum score of 28. Many programs will require a higher score for admission consideration. Reported bonus points from TOK and EE will be taken into consideration.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS - Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21 , Computer-based: minimum score of 250, Paper-based: minimum score of 600