Overview

The Political and Legal Thought MA programme from Queen's University builds on Queen's recognized strength in political philosophy, providing an exciting opportunity for interdisciplinary engagement with leading scholars in a lively intellectual community.

Concentration in Nationalism, Ethnicity, Peace, and Conflict (NEPC)

The concentration in Nationalism, Ethnicity, Peace and Conflict allows students to specialize in the study of national and ethnic conflict by taking designated courses from the Political Studies offerings. This program builds on the department's recognized strength in this area, providing an exciting opportunity for engagement with world-renowned, award-wining scholars in a vibrant intellectual community.
Students complete three term-length courses in the field of NEPC (out of a total of six required courses) as well as a Major Research Paper in the area.
Students wishing to be considered for this concentration should use the regular application process for an MA in Political Studies and make a note of their preference in the area designated for their field of interest.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Theory & Perspectives Seminar

Legal Research & Writing Seminar

Political Philosophy

Substantial Graduate Research Project (Mini-Thesis)

Course-Paper option

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

European Law International Law Political Science View 3 other Masters in European Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours undergraduate degree in political science or equivalent, minimum B+ average

English Tests scores

Application Fee: $110 CDN, non-refundable

Two academic references Transcripts

Writing Sample

Statement of Research (Question 3 in the departmental questions at the end of the application.)

Curriculum Vitae (optional)

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Tuition Fees

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12927 CAD / year

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5773 CAD / year

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Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Concentration in Nationalism, Ethnicity, Peace, and Conflict (NEPC)

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kingston

Funding

Scholarships Information

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