Political Science with French Specialization

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

  • Honours 4-Year Program
  • Thesis Available
  • B.A.

Parlez-vous français? Get an edge over the competition for jobs in federal public service, with non-governmental organizations, and in the private sector requiring knowledge of French and francophone culture. You’ll take French language courses as well as Political Science courses taught in French. Study in France or Ottawa and have the option of taking the EU Study Abroad course. Do research with professors in a faculty that cares about your success.

travel to NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in our popular study abroad course
politics isn't a spectator sport: make a difference in your community!
thrive in a bilingual career: 42% of public service positions in Canada are bilingual

Learn More About Our Program

$2.53M
in scholarships and award money1
1 in FAHSS
95%
of our graduates are employed within 2 years2
2 (OUGS Social Sciences, 2020)
200+
undergraduate students have published or presented original research
139K
hours of service contributed by our students in the community

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

Course Requirements: French/FSF4U. English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60% [70% for Fall 2026])
Recommended: Entry from French immersion program or French high school.
Minimum Average: 70%

Learn more about Course Equivalencies

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

Course Requirements: Grade 12 French. Grade 12 English.
Recommended: Entry from French immersion program or French high school.
Minimum Average: 70%

Language Requirements

To review the most up-to-date information on Language Requirements: See language requirements.

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Career Tracks

  • Government service official
  • public policy analyst
  • public relations officer
  • non-governmental organization consultant
  • border services official
  • lawyer

Related Programs

Political Science
Law and Politics
International Relations
French Studies

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