1. Queens University
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  4. MA in Political and Legal Thought

MA in Political and Legal Thought

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Queens University

Program Overview

The Graduate Program in Political and Legal Thought (PLT) is a 12-month collaborative degree that allows students to specialize in social, political, and legal theory. Students complete an M.A. in the Departments of Philosophy or Political Studies, or an L.L.M. in the Faculty of Law, by choosing from a broad range of designated courses across all three disciplines, which, in any given year, will cover topics such as global justice, jurisprudence, ethics and animals, just war theory, feminism and the law, bio-ethics, egalitarianism, and human rights. The only course of study of its kind in Canada, the PLT Program builds on the close connections that exist at Queen s between the Departments of Philosophy and Political Studies and the Faculty of Law. It provides an exciting opportunity for interdisciplinary engagement with leading scholars in a lively intellectual community.

Program Key Stats

$12927 (Annual cost)



42 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

"A relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized university with minimum average of B+ (77-79%, 3.3/4.3 GPA), a copy of transcripts (official or unofficial) showing completion of, or current enrolment in university level courses (or equivalents).Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their previous academic experience has provided the ""enabling competencies"" as set out by the CPA Canada. a minimum TOEFL total score of 600 (paper-based) or TOEFL iBT minimum scores of: writing (24/30); speaking (22/30); reading (22/30); listening (20/30), for a total of 88/122"

Career Options

  • Politics
  • Government and Industry

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