Bachelor of Arts, Major in Policy Studies

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O que eu aprenderei?

The Bachelor of Arts, Major in Policy Studies (“POST”) is an interdisciplinary applied degree that integrates concepts from economics, environmental protection, philosophy, political science and psychology. You will learn how policy can be used to achieve sustainability goals and apply your skills to community projects with partners such as the City of Surrey.

Students are encouraged to complete a complementary minor such as economics, geography or political science in addition to the major in Policy Studies. Please meet with an Arts Degree Advisor to talk about what courses fit your interests to complete your Bachelor’s degree.

Declaration Requirements

Students intending to graduate with this Faculty of Arts Bachelor’s degree must declare the credential by the time they complete 60 credits of undergraduate coursework. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:

In good academic standing with the University

Completion of a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate coursework, including the following with a minimum grade of “C”:

  • 3 credits of ENGL at the 1100 level or higher
  • 6 credits at the 1100 level or higher in the Major area

Policy Studies Major

The degree is designed around several core courses and two applied seminars.

Each of the required core courses presents key elements of policy analysis from the perspective of one of the main disciplines. You will develop strong analytical, writing and critical thinking skills while gaining a deep understanding of the complex sustainability issues facing society today.

In the applied seminars, taught by professional practitioners, you will apply your research and analysis skills to develop solutions for real issues faced by a community partner.

The Policy Studies Major requires completion of fifty-five (55) area-specific credits, including thirty-one (31) lower division credits and twenty-four (24) upper division credits.

De qual departamento farei parte?

Faculty of Arts

Opções de estudo

Período integral (4 anos)

Valores
CAD$23.110,87 (R$ 84.921) por ano
CAN $92,443.50 for the entire course
Data de início

6 Maio 2024, 3 Setembro 2024

Localização

KPU Langley Campus

20901 Langley Bypass,

LANGLEY,

British Columbia (BC),

V3A 4H9, Canada

Período integral (4 anos)

Valores
CAD$23.110,87 (R$ 84.921) por ano
CAN $92,443.50 for the entire course
Data de início

6 Maio 2024, 3 Setembro 2024

Localização

KPU Richmond Campus

8771 Lansdowne Road,

RICHMOND,

British Columbia (BC),

V6X 3X7, Canada

Requisitos de admissão

Para estudantes internacionais

You have graduated high school (secondary school) OR completed 24+ credits of undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

English Proficiency Requirements

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): IBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.

Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.

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