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Associate of Arts - Political Science

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Richmond — Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
May 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 21,793
Application Fee
CAD 120
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Political Science studies power in all its forms. Since power is in a sense everywhere – from the workplace to the family, from communications media to the classroom, and beyond – practically everything can be grist for political analysis. Most often, however, political scientists focus upon power as exercised by governments and states, and in the international arena, between governments and states - as well as non-governmental organizations, businesses, social movements, and armed groups - that seek to influence all of these. Thus, Political Science explores the forces that shape our lives through public rule. Political Science at KPU is particularly strong in the following areas: North American studies with a special focus on Canadian politics, including Canada's Charter of Rights and constitution, multiculturalism, BC and local politics, and foreign policy; as well as continental and cross-border politics, and American politics and government; International studies , including international organizations (such as the UN), human rights issues, international political economy, trans-national issues, human security, and international law. Exciting "applied" and "experiential" courses that give you the chance to develop hands- on skills in oratory, public debating, diplomacy, and real-world policy work. The Associate Degree is designed to provide an education experience that prepares students for work, citizenship, and an enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study in the field of Political Science. Political Science instills a range of highly transferable skills that are marketable in many fields and several career paths which place a premium upon training in Political Science.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 21,793
Application fee
CAD 120
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Richmond

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

8771 Lansdowne Road

Richmond campus, photo 1 Richmond campus, photo 2 Richmond campus, photo 3 Richmond campus, photo 4 Richmond campus, photo 5

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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About the Institution

Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia. Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 120 programs. Almost 20,000 students annually attend courses at Kwantlen Polytechnic University campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Civic Plaza. Kwantlen Polytechnic University currently offers a range of credentials, many of which are completely unique, to successfully...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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