Politics (BA)
Bachelor's degree
In Wolfville (Canada)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Wolfville (Canada)
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Duration
2 Semesters
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Start date
Different dates available
By choosing to study politics at Acadia, you’ll transform and deepen your understanding of power and governance – from local to international. You will be able to become a more engaged citizen, and understand the workings of political systems to be able to make a difference within or outside of government.
Studying politics focuses your attention on the pressing problems of our times and the potential for changing them. Acadia offers courses that develop the analytical skills, theories, and knowledge necessary for you to understand power, culture, law, policy, and government in Canada and around the world. Our courses engage with contemporary issues, including peace and war, environment, development, and media.
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About this course
Activism
Business
Consulting
Education
Film making
Government (municipal, provincial, federal)
International development
International relations
Journalism
Law
Non-governmental organizations
Policy analysis
Activism
Business
Consulting
Education
Film making
Government (municipal, provincial, federal)
International development
International relations
Journalism
Law
Non-governmental organizations
Policy analysis
Reviews
Subjects
- IT Law
- Politics
- Law
- Humanities
- Reading
- Writing
- English
- English Language
- English Conversation
- Science
Course programme
Semester One
POLS 1303
- Law/Politics & Government
ENGL 1413
- Writing & Reading Critically 1
LANG 1xx3
- Language other than English
HUMANITIES 1xx3
- Introductory humanities course
SCIENCE 1xx3
- Introductory science course
POLS 1403
- Global Politics, Law and Culture
ENGL 1423
- Writing & Reading Critically 2
LANG 1xx3
- Language other than English
HUMANITIES 1xx3
- Introductory humanities course
SCIENCE 1xx3
- Introductory science course
The politics department at Acadia is small and close-knit, with a great sense of community. In addition to small class sizes, professors maintain an open-door policy, and are always eager to help you succeed. We believe in helping foster our students' growth as engaged citizens and actively encourage you to get involved in a variety of societies and events in addition to your studies. Our department’s student association (APSA) hosts lectures, social gatherings, election and debate events, and other activities where students and professors can meet informally.
Politics (BA)