BA Honours in Political Science

Students wishing to deepen and broaden their understanding of political science and gain research experience are invited to apply for a BA Honours in Political Science.  The Honours Seminar (Political Science 590) in the Fall explores the scope and methods of the discipline and is an opportunity for students to develop a thesis research proposal. Students who graduate to the Honours Thesis (Political Science 591) in the Winter write a thesis under the professional supervision of a political science faculty member. Further details about admission to the program and requirements to graduate are provided below.

To be admitted to the Honours program, students must meet the following criteria:

• 6 units in Political Science at the 200 level
• 3 units in Canadian Politics (POLI 321)
• 9 units in Research Methods (POLI 397, 398, and 399)
• An overall GPA of at least 3.6 including a GPA of at least 3.6 in Political Science courses, above the Faculty of Arts Honour Degrees requirements

To graduate with an Honours degree, students must complete the following:

• Honours Seminar (POLI 590), with a grade of B+ or higher

• Honours Thesis (POLI 591), under the supervision of a faculty member, normally 10,000 words, with a grade of B+ or higher

  View the Calendar requirements and admission procedure here