Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Memorial University of Newfoundland

The bachelor of arts (BA) degree requires students to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours (a minimum of 40 courses) and generally takes four years to complete. During your studies, you will examine culture, thought, prehistory and history, human interactions, and the social and natural forces that constantly transform our society. You will gain the critical-thinking, analytical and communication skills needed to succeed and adapt in a changing world.Political science is the systematic study of politics. Political scientists consider not only the structure and operations of government, but also public opinion, political parties, elections, protests, and social movements, and the way in which they interact with governments to shape politics at the local, national, and global levels.Length: Four years

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences