Honours in Political Science

Adjustments to this recommended course sequence might be required based on course scheduling or if you have been admitted with advanced standing.

YearFallWinter
1st year
(30 course units)
  • ENG 1100 (compulsory course)
  • POL 1101 (compulsory course)
  • 9 elective course units
  • ENG 1120 (compulsory course)
  • POL 1102 (recommended optional course in 
    political science (POL))
  • 9 elective course units
2nd year
(30 course units)
  • POL 2101 (compulsory course)
  • POL 2103 (compulsory course)
  • POL 2107 (compulsory course)
  • POL 2156 (compulsory course)
  • 3 elective course units
  • POL 2104 (compulsory course)
  • POL 2108 (compulsory course)
  • 9 elective course units
3rd year
(30 course units)
  • POL 3102 (compulsory course)
  • 3 course units from: POL 3370 or POL 3371
  • 3 optional course units in Canadian Politics from: POL 3159, POL 3171, POL 3172, POL 3174, POL 4134, POL 4150, POL 4154, POL 4162, POL 4165, POL 4166
  • 3 optional course units in political science (POL)
  • 3 elective course units
  • 6 optional course units in political science (POL)
  • 3 optional course units in Comparative Politics from: POL 3114, POL 3115, POL 3144, POL 3145, POL 3162, 
    POL 3164, POL 3180, POL 4141, POL 4184, POL 4378
  • 3 optional course units in International Relations from: 
    POL 3113, POL 3123, POL 3124, POL 3176, POL 3177, 
    POL 3179, POL 4126, POL 4127, POL 4173, POL 4188
  • 3 elective course units
4th year
(30 course units)
  • 3 course units from: POL 4310, POL 4320, POL 4330, POL 4350, POL 4930
  • 3 optional course units in political science (POL) at the 4000-level
  • 9 elective course units 
  • 3 optional course units in political science (POL)
  • 3 optional course units in political science (POL) at the 4000-level
  • 9 elective course units 

Notes

  • Enrolment in 4000-level courses in political science (POL) is limited to 4th year political science students.