Master Of Arts - Political Science

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Master of Arts in Political Science program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must hold a four-year Honours BA.
• The minimum GPA requirement for consideration is 9.0.
• Applications are assessed based on:
  • The applicant’s Grade Point Average (GPA);
  • Letters of Reference;
  • Statement of Intent.
• Offers are typically sent out by mid-March.

Required documents for the MA Political Science program include:

• Transcripts: All transcripts are to be uploaded electronically along with your application. ONLY if you are offered admission into the MA program will you be required to mail in the original and official hard copies of your transcripts.
• TWO referee appraisal forms: Appraisal forms are automatically generated to the referees you named in your online application form. They will receive an email with a link and instructions on how to complete and upload their assessment.
• Statement of Intent: This is usually a 1-2 page document, 12 pt font, single spaced. You may wish to indicate your research interests or include a proposal research question (optional). Include what you wish to accomplish from obtaining an MA degree in Political Science at Carleton University and how the department can aid you in your future goals.

For international students, it is important to note that due to limited space available for admission, those with a GPA below 11.5 should take this information into consideration before submitting an application.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• Presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• Showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• Presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

** TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.