Graduate Program in Political Science at Brock

Brock’s MA program in political science offers the high-quality academic pursuit available in larger institutions, but in a more intimate and collegial setting.  Students are given the opportunity to work closely with the department’s nationally and internationally recognized faculty in small, seminar-style classes and in one-one interactions.  Most MA students in the department are also employed as teaching or research assistants, allowing them to earn income to support their studies, while exposing them to the real worlds of academic teaching and research.

The MA program in political science allows students to specialize in one of five sub-fields of political science: Canadian politics, comparative politics, international relations, political philosophy, and public policy.  At the same time, all MA students are required to take core seminars focusing on the great works of political science and political science research methods.  In this way, the program allows students to focus on their areas of research interest while ensuring they have the general knowledge and research skills necessary to see the significance of their research in broader context.  The core seminars also contribute greatly to the widely renowned collegiality of the MA program.

Graduates of the program have proceeded to successful careers in government, politics, and business; many have pursued further study to become scholars and teachers.

General questions regarding the MA program in Political Science can be addressed to Darlene Berg, the Graduate Office Assistant, and Professor Matthew Hennigar, the Graduate Advisor. Detailed inquiries regarding admission to the MA program in Political Science can be addressed to Livianna Tossutti, the Graduate Admissions Coordinator. For more information, please visit the Political Science Graduate Calendar and the Faculty of Graduate Studies Web site. Aspiring graduate students at Brock should also visit the Web site for Brock's Graduate Students Association.

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