Political Science | Doctorate / PhD | Humanities & Culture | On Campus | 5 years | University of Ottawa | Canada

The School of Political Studies offers graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Arts (MA) in political science. The program is offered both full- and part-time. The programs are offered in French and English. It is possible to follow a Master’s program uniquely in French. Students who register in their program in French must take the majority of their courses in French. Master’s with Thesis: students must take at least three of their required courses in French; Master’s with Major Research Paper: students must take at least four of their required courses in and French. Students who register in their program in English must take and pass at least one of their required courses in French. All students are permitted to hand in their assignments in French or in English. At the time of admission, students must have an active knowledge of French and a passive understanding of English; French is the working language of the School’s meetings, including those of the graduate students’ association, and in the School’s internal communications. Two options are available for the MA, the MA with thesis and the MA with research paper.