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Prospective Students

(Updated June 2024)

Arts & Science students remain undeclared during their first year at Queen's and take 30 units of general 100-level courses in different disciplines. For those interested in pursuing a degree in Political Studies, 3 of those 30 units must be in POLS 111 or 112 (formerly POLS 110 A/B). Students can apply for a POLS plan – including the Major, Joint honours, and the POLS stream of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics – at the end of first year. See the Faculty of Arts & Science Plan Selection page for more information on the academic requirements for these, and other degree plans.

Students may apply for admission to Queen’s Arts (QA) or Science (QS) through the . Following the completion of first-year at Queen’s, students may apply for a Political Studies degree plan. Secondary School prerequisites for arts for Ontario include six 4U and 4M courses, including a minimum of three 4U courses, one of which must be ENG4U. Applicants outside of Ontario may have additional requirements. If you are an upper-year student looking to transfer to Political Studies from another university or another faculty at Queen’s, you can find out more about the process from Queen's Admissions, How to apply.

*New* Modular Plans (May 2025)

More details on new Modular Plans

The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Specialization Program (PPEC)

The Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAH) in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics is an interdisciplinary program specialization including an introductory course and a capstone research project. This new, undergraduate program combines Economics, Philosophy, and Politics in ways designed to prepare students for a wide range of professional career paths. Students completing the program will be ready to enter graduate studies in their area of specialization, law, public service, international development, policy design, and analysis, or any other career that calls for strong analytical and communication skills. The program is structured as an augmented Joint Honours (much like a triple-major), without sacrificing advanced skills in each student's area of specialization. With over 50 courses to choose from to complete the program, students will have flexibility in their degree to create a path that works for them, yet with a focus that will stand out in the marketplace.

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The range of possible combinations to achieve your degree is considerable, and there are ample options to ensure the program that you choose is right for you. For more detailed information, visit the Faculty of Arts & Science Undergrad at Queen's page.

All applications for admission to undergraduate programs at Queen's, including the B.A. and B.A. Honours in Political Studies, are handled through Admissions Services. For more information on how to submit an application, please visit their website. 

If you have additional questions, please contact the Undergraduate Coordinator at:  ugpols @ queensu.ca