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| School | Simon Fraser University - Graduate Studies | | |
| Location | Burnaby, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
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| Degree | Master | | |
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| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | The Department strongly prefers that applicants to the MA program have a BA in Political Science. The minimum SFU requirement for admission to an M.A. program is a Bachelor's degree with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 (or B average) from a recognized university. In practice, however, our successful applicants have much higher CGPAs. We suggest that students coming into the program have at least two years of background in political science. Some students with insufficient political science training may be required to take up to a year of qualifying work in the upper-division undergraduate courses in our department.
MA Political Science students are encouraged to apply to the Arts Co-op Program in their 1st or 2nd semester of their degree. To be eligible for the Co-op program, you must maintain a minimum SFU CGPA of 3.00.
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| Description | Co-operative Education is an optional program that integrates degree-relevant, paid work experience with academic study. MA Political Science students who participate in Co-op will have the opportunity to apply newly developed skills in a practical context, while building a network of professional contacts. The SFU Co-operative Education preparatory curriculum prepares students for learning in the workplace by providing students with the skills, knowledge and tools necessary for the transition between the classroom and the workplace. Students also learn valuable self-marketing skills, how to write effective resumes and cover letters, and develop enhanced interview skills. One-on-one support is available from Co-op staff and students gain access to exclusive Co-op postings.
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.