- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 6 year dual Bachelor Degree including 19 weeks of
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Education and Teaching
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Bachelor of Education - Junior/Intermediate is a dual credential taken as one extended programme at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science half covers political theory, Canadian and comparative government, international relations, public policy and the research methods behind political analysis, delivered alongside the Junior/Intermediate stream.
Alongside it the Bachelor of Education - Junior/Intermediate half prepares teachers for grades four through ten, bridging the elementary and secondary divisions with subject specific methodology alongside general classroom practice, which is the professional side of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science taken this way. The junior and intermediate division is where subject knowledge starts to matter, which makes the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science background a genuine teaching asset rather than general background reading. For the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Junior/Intermediate route, one point matters above the rest. Political analysis is a writing discipline before it is anything else, and pairing it with Bachelor of Education - Junior/Intermediate gives graduates a second route when policy roles are competitive, and that is the case for the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Junior/Intermediate route specifically.
No CIP code check applies to Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Bachelor of Education - Junior/Intermediate, since the field of study requirement reaches non degree credentials rather than degrees. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Junior/Intermediate route with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Junior/Intermediate route in writing before you pay a deposit.
Applicants to Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Bachelor of Education - Junior/Intermediate need Grade 12 / High School with at least 75 percent, together with IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6. Tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Junior/Intermediate route is recorded at CAD 21,000 a year with a CAD 150 application fee, and 5 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Junior/Intermediate route application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 75 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 58 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 total; Duolingo is recorded as not accepted at this institution.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit confirms the seat and triggers the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: No CIP code check applies to Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Bachelor of Education - Junior/Intermediate, since the field of study requirement reaches non degree credentials rather than degrees.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Policy Officer: municipal, provincial and federal bodies
- Public Affairs Assistant: advocacy and government relations
- Constituency and Campaign Staff: elected offices
- Research Analyst: think tanks and consultancies
- Communications Officer: civic organisations
- Junior and Intermediate Teacher: after provincial certification
Reality check: several Canadian public service streams restrict entry by status, so international graduates should target consultancy, advocacy and corporate government relations.
About Nipissing University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #2470
- Reference No.
- O19395535971
