QueMaster of Arts in Political StudiesQueen's University · Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Optional

Optional; may be emailed to the Graduate Programs Coordinator.

Writing sample

Recent essay approximately 15–20 pages; email to gradpols@queensu.ca.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two academic references.

Statement of Research

Approximately 200 words for MA applicants (departmental questions).

Official transcript(s)

Upload PDFs; official finals after admission.

Academic: Honours undergraduate degree with B+ average; In political science or equivalent.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Political science or equivalent undergraduate preparation.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; SGSPA Academic IELTS minimum. Required if prior study was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (Writing 5, Speaking 4, Reading 4.5, Listening 4.5) | Old scale: 88 overall (Writing 24, Speaking 22, Reading 22, Listening 20); SGSPA How to Apply (current). Minimum in each section required. Confirm against department pages that still cite the 120-point scale.; SGSPA academic calendar / many department pages. Applicants must meet overall and each component minimum.

Historical admission data is not published.