B.A. International Studies (Honours, Major and Minor)
The Department of Politics and International Studies offers the following programs of study: Honours, Major and Minor in Political Studies; Honours, Major and Minor in International Studies; and Honours and Major in International Political Economy.
Overall Program Introduction
Politics and International Studies provides students with a working knowledge of society and how decisions are made. Governments, private industry, and ordinary individuals function within a framework of accepted political and social norms, e.g. notions of justice, freedom, rights and duties. Over time, these norms are challenged by conventional methods such as voting, interest group lobbying and protest movements; or the challenge may be by militant or revolutionary means. Politics and International Studies systematically examines and strives to understand these phenomena.
A degree in Politics and International Studies may lead to further specialization, e.g. an M.A. or a Ph.D. It is also a preparation for professional studies in law, teaching, journalism and public administration. Our graduates have a high success rate in being admitted to Law and Graduate Schools.
Lectures, seminars and a variety active learning are the normal methods of instruction and the department stresses personal contact with students as much as possible in order to enhance student learning and assist them in choosing a postgraduate career in government, business, NGOs or the academic field.
International Studies (Honours, Major and Minor)
The International Studies programs provide students with working knowledge of the global community in which they live, and prepare them to pursue careers involving international interactions. The programs consist of an integrated group of courses reflecting international aspects from cultural, economic, environmental, legal, political and social perspectives.
Foreign language training and study abroad experiences are also incorporated into the programs.
The Global Governance Concentration introduces theories, concepts and issues in world politics, examining areas such as conflict and intervention, peace and security, human rights, multinational corporations, environmental issues and globalization.
The Global Culture Concentration is designed for those students who wish to develop critical understanding about how cultures are formed, the social and political impacts of cultural growth, and the comparison of different cultures.
Intakes
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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About Bishop’s University
Located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, in the borough of Lennoxville, Bishop’s University is one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. A predominantly residential school, the university welcomes approximately 2,400 students each year and is focused on delivering a liberal-style education in an intimate learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery. Bishop’s University is classified as one of the 20 largest employers in the Eastern Townships region.
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- High scholastic achievement at the secondary, college, and/or university level, as applicable
- If your mother tongue is not English and you have not studied for at least three full years in English, you must submit TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, or Cambridge Certificate (CPE or CAE) results.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
114948 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 75 CAD
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