Bachelor Programme
Political Science
Political Science at uOttawa's School of Political Studies examines the principles and power relations that govern social life, along with the institutions, ideas, groups and movements that shape politics at local, national and international levels. Students build knowledge in four subfields: political thought, Canadian and Quebec politics, comparative politics, and international relations and global politics. Recurring themes include citizenship, identity, participation, globalization, governance, ethics and democracy. Co-op and a French Immersion Stream are available.
University
University of Ottawa
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Political Science
Duration
4 years (120 units)
Language
English
Campus
Ottawa (main campus)
Degree
Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) in Political Science
Intake
September
Application Deadline
Applications for Fall 2027 open September 17, 2026, and uOttawa recommends applying before January 15, 2027; complete documents and test results by February 15, 2027 (or within 30 days of applying). Programs can close once full: most close in May for international applicants and in June for Canadian applicants
Tuition Information
International: CAD 21,667.54 per term in 2026-27 (Social Sciences rate, full-time flat rate, first progress level), so about CAD 43,335.08 for the fall and winter terms. For international students admitted from Fall 2022 onward, uOttawa limits later tuition increases to 7% a year while they study full time and progress normally. Canadian students (2026-27, per term): Ontario residents CAD 3,104.96, out-of-province CAD 3,594.37. Ancillary and incidental fees are extra, and Fall 2027 rates are not yet published.
Admission Requirements
- Apply through the OUAC (uOttawa program code OXL)
- Ontario: English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U); minimum admission average 75%
- IB Diploma: English A (SL or HL unless stated); minimum 26 points; English B students must also submit an English test
- High school outside Canada: English; minimum admission average 75%
- Other provinces and curricula (CEGEP, A Levels, US curriculum and others) have their own prerequisite lists in uOttawa's admission requirements tool
- The listed admission averages and prerequisites are uOttawa's published minimums; meeting them does not guarantee admission, and competitive programs often need more
- English proficiency is required unless you completed at least three years of full-time study in English in a country where English is an official language (other exemptions apply). Minimums for admission without language conditions: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing, TOEFL iBT 86 with 22 in writing (tests before January 21, 2026) or 4.5 overall with 4.5 in writing on the new scale, Duolingo 120 overall with 120 literacy, PTE Academic 60 with 60 in writing, Cambridge (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) 176, or CAEL 60 (60 in reading, speaking and listening). Lower scores may lead to conditional admission with ESL courses or the English Intensive Program