Graduate Studies in Political Science

Ready to take your career to the next level? 

Our graduate programs are designed to train the scholars, leaders, and policymakers of tomorrow.

Our Master of Arts (MA) degree will give you advanced training in research methods in your chosen subfield, along with a rigorous academic and professional skillset. The program is built around small seminars that allow students to dive deeply into a pressing issue or problem and critically engage with their professors.  Admitted M.A. students have the option of completing a two-year thesis program, a one-year course-based program, or a one-year internship-based program. Our MA program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

We offer the option of a Graduate Diploma for those wishing to enhance their professional credentials without committing to a full degree. 

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MA program applications are due by January 15th each year for a Fall semester start.

Why graduate studies at Memorial?

Memorial's Department of Political Science is one of the top ranked in Canada. 

We offer competitive fellowship support to graduate students combined with very low tuition. We are a growing and dynamic department committed to our graduate students. We offer several different program streams and place a strong emphasis on applied learning and internships. The majority of students finish the Master of Arts program within the length of their program, whether 12 or 24 months.

Our faculty members are internationally renowned experts in their fields, winning awards and prestigious fellowships for research, teaching, service, and mentorship. Faculty members’ research interests cover all major subfields of Political Science. We have an active and growing community of graduate students committed to supporting one another.

You can learn more about individual faculty members’ areas of expertise in the Department’s people page.

What are the advantages of an MA degree?

A Master of Arts (MA) degree in Political Science offers an excellent opportunity to expand your research, writing, and analytical abilities as well as your career opportunities. Graduates from our programs have graduated to successful careers in, among others:

  • business
  • law
  • journalism and media
  • public service and adminstration (federal, provincial, and muncipal)
  • political consulting and campaigning
  • international development 
  • international organizations
  • non-profit and social work
  • academia 

In Canada, the federal and provincial governments face looming shortages of people with research and administrative training in public policy. Evidence also suggests that an MA can have an immediate impact on your career prospects. According to the Government of Canada’s JobFutures research:

  • Two years after graduating with a MA in Political Science, graduates earn 49% more than those who graduate with a BA in Political Science.
  • 66% of Political Science MA graduates with previous work experience find a job within one month of graduation.
Looking for more information about our graduate programs?

Browse our website to learn more about our programs, events, partnerships and centres, oppurtunties for supervision and research collaboration, and faculty research specialties. 

For more information about how to apply, tuition fees, and the process of becoming a graduate student, you should contact the School of Graduate Studies. More information can be found here: http://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/apply/

After reading our website and checking out the website of the School of Graduate Studies, if you have any inquiries about the program, please do not hesitate to contact our Graduate Coordinator.