Western University
Western University

1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Democratic Governance (EO)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The influence of politics on our lives is inescapable. The policies and principles which governments endorse and follow shape our everyday lives. The study of Political Science provides students with a chance to examine our lives in this context.

Political Science explores how communities make collective decisions. Students can study ideas, activities and problems associated with the governance of nations, states and societies – both past and present. Learn about the impact of globalization, the making of American foreign policy, the role of the courts in politics, political development in the Muslim world and the multi-level governance of Canadian cities.

In this program, students can choose to focus on Canadian politics, political theory, public policy, comparative politics, international relations, and local government. A Political Science degree offers a complex set of skills. Research, analysis, critical-thinking, writing, problem-solving, and public-speaking skills figure highly in these courses.

NOTE: Please note the English scores listed are minimum requirements. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee admission. Students with low English scores may be admitted to the English BOOST Program, a 9 week training program for conditional admission to their chosen program.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

83%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Reading

38

Writing

38

Listening

29

Speaking

29

Program Intakes

Open date

December 1, 2024

Submission deadline

June 1, 2025

Open date

December 1, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

3 or 4 year bachelor degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$266.5 CAD

Application fee

$33526 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

University Health Insurance Plan Fees: $720 per year
Student Ancillary Fees: $402 per year
Student Organization Fees: $383 per year
Transit Pass Fees and Faculty Donation Fees: $319 per year
Only for students starting in BOOST program - BOOST tuition: $5,080 per year