Department of Political Science
SFU Political Science is home to many award-winning, full-time faculty and sessional instructors, who publish quality research in top-ranked journals using diverse methodologies. We offer courses across all three SFU campuses: Burnaby, Surrey, and downtown Vancouver. We prepare students to channelise their passion for making a positive impact in their communities into a fulfilling career.
A political science degree gives you the training to have a successful career in a wide range of industries including law, non-profit, business administration and all levels of government.
SFU's political science program offers small class sizes, an award-winning faculty, a complete range of courses and personalized support. Develop and diversify your skills, by enrolling in our program.
Graduate Admission
Applicants are normally admitted in the fall semester, which begins in September. Students seeking admission must submit a completed application package by the January deadline.
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Canadian Comprehensive University
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$70,000+
Earnings reported by 31% of our graduates
VAST CAREER OPTIONS AND PERSONALIZED SUPPORT
From government services and education, to finance and administration, we offer diverse courses and personalized support to our students. Through engaging courses and opportunities outside the classroom, you'll gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a leader in evidence-based decision making and acquire skills that employers value in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
