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Political Science: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Intake
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Program Start Date
    September, January, May
  • Campuses
    Langley

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    City of Surrey
  • Length
    4 years (full-time); varies (part-time)
  • Tuition Estimate
    (domestic students)
    $153.46 per credit
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    $1,200 (Year One)
  • Credential Granted
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • University Course Transfer
  • Learning Method Options
    • Face-to-Face
    • Blended (Face-to-Face + Online)

Learning Method Option:

  • Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
  • Online: Program is fully delivered online
  • Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
  • Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out KPU's financial aid and awards page.

Application Deadline Advice

Students are admitted based on their date of qualification. Early application and documentation submission is extremely important. Regular application periods are:
Applications open for:

  • Fall semester in October
  • Spring semester in February
  • Summer semester in June

Verify application dates and deadlines directly with the institution.

Application Fee: $40 (domestic); $120 (international)

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic (minimum grade)
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English Proficiency

 

Admission Advice
1. If you are unable to satisfy the English proficiency requirement to enter the undergraduate program at KPU, you may be able to begin your studies through the Faculty’s pathway program. It gives you the option of taking English proficiency upgrading courses, while simultaneously taking a limited number of undergraduate courses at KPU before becoming eligible for admission to undergraduate studies.

2. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called prerequisites) which are listed within each KPU course description. In order to register for individual courses and complete the program, please complete the course prerequisites.

3. A Second Language 11 course (excluding Beginner's or Introductory Language 11 courses) is required, if you wish to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree without having to take a 3-credit undergraduate-level non-English language course  from the approved list.


 

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy KPU's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

All applicants to undergraduate studies must satisfy KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement through one of the following ways (with minimum grades in brackets):
  • English Studies 12 (C+) or equivalent
  • English First Peoples 12 (C+) or equivalent
  • Literary Studies 12 (C+) or equivalent 
  • IB (International Baccalaureate) English A1 or A2 (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
  • AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
  • 3 credits of undergraduate-level English course (C-) from a recognized post-secondary institution where English in the primary language of instruction
  • A baccalaureate degree, or two-year diploma, or 60 undergraduate-level credits, at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction (2.0 cumulative GPA)
  • Both KPU ESLT 0381 (B) and ELST 0383 (B)
  • Both KPU ELST 0381 (B) and KPU placement score higher than ELST 0383 level
  • KPU ENGQ 1091 (C) or ENGQ 1092 (C) or ENGQ 1099 (C)
  • KPU Placement Test into ENGL 1100
  • IELTS Academic score = at least overall 6.5, with 6.0 in each band (within the last two years)
  • TOEFL Internet-based score = at least 88, with no sub score less than 20 (within the last two years)
  • CAEL score = at least 70, with no sub score less than 60 (within the last two years)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score = at least 61 (within the last two years)
  • LPI score = at least level 5, with an essay score of 30 or higher (within the last two years)
  • Duolingo English Test score = at least 110 (written within the last two years; accepted on a temporary basis until in-person testing resumes)

Note: English proficiency requirements for university preparatory studies and vocation studies vary by program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

Verify admission requirements directly with KPU.

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

1. Qualify for one of the applicant categories:

  • high school graduation
  • mature student status (be at least 19 years old on the first day of class)
  • 24 transfer credits at the undergraduate-level with at least a 2.0 GPA
  • other acceptable admission category (for indigenous applicant who wishes to be considered for admission on an individual basis

2. English Proficiency

One of:

  • English Studies 12 (C+) or equivalent
  • English First Peoples 12 (C+) or equivalent
  • Literary Studies 12 (C+) or equivalent 
  • IB (International Baccalaureate) English A1 or A2 (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
  • AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
  • 3 credits of undergraduate-level English course (C-) from a recognized post-secondary institution where English in the primary language of instruction
  • A baccalaureate degree, or two-year diploma, or 60 undergraduate-level credits, at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction (2.0 cumulative GPA)
  • Both KPU ESLT 0381 (B) and ELST 0383 (B)
  • Both KPU ELST 0381 (B) and KPU placement score higher than ELST 0383 level
  • KPU ENGQ 1091 (C) or ENGQ 1092 (C) or ENGQ 1099 (C)
  • KPU Placement Test into ENGL 1100
  • IELTS Academic score = at least overall 6.5, with 6.0 in each band (within the last two years)
  • TOEFL Internet-based score = at least 88, with no sub score less than 20 (within the last two years)
  • CAEL score = at least 70, with no sub score less than 60 (within the last two years)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score = at least 61 (within the last two years)
  • LPI score = at least level 5, with an essay score of 30 or higher (within the last two years)
  • Duolingo English Test score = at least 110 (within the last two years)*

Note (*): On a temporary basis until in-person testing resumes, Duolingo English Test is accepted as one of the ways to satisfy KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency requirement.

Verify admission requirements directly with KPU. 

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for High School graduates), click here.

Out-of-Province

To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for High School graduates), click here.

BC Transfer Student

To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for Transfer Students), click here.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for Transfer Students), click here.

Mature Student

KPU welcomes students of all walks and ages. If you have not graduated from high school, have taken fewer than 24 post-secondary credits, and are 19 years of age or older, you can be admitted as a mature student as long as you meet all other academic admission requirements for your intended program at KPU. For more information on mature student admission category.

International Student

Kwantlen Polytechnic University accepts applications from international students who meet the English Proficiency Requirement. All international undergraduate applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission.

Details on admission process for International Students can be found here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

There are 5 categories that offer students special consideration for admission:

  • Aboriginal
  • Visiting
  • Exchange
  • Concurrent
  • General Interest

To learn more about these categories, please visit Applicant Categories page. 

 

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