Political Science at U of Winnipeg: Admission Average
University of Winnipeg · Winnipeg, MB
What average do you need for Political Science at U of Winnipeg?
Political Science at University of Winnipeg typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It is the most competitive of the 10 U of Winnipeg programs we track.
Good for law school and public service.
How competitive is it?
Of the 21 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and 4 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Political Science at other universities
- McGill University – high 80s
- Carleton University – mid 80s
- Brock University – mid 80s
- University of Windsor – mid-to-high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- Simon Fraser University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid 80s
- Concordia University – mid 80s
- Université de Montréal – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid-to-high 80s
- Acadia University – mid-to-high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s
- Western University – high 70s-80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 70s-80s
- York University – high 70s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History or Law (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Politics
- Canadian Government
- Comparative Politics
- Research Methods
- International Relations
These are typical for Political Science programs across Canada. About the Political Science degree
After a Political Science degree
Political Science usually takes 4 years.
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer – $75,000 to $160,000
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – $75,000 to $160,000
- Political science does not determine law school admission - your GPA and LSAT score are what matter.
- Ottawa and Queen's are particularly strong for students wanting federal government careers.
- Model UN, debate, and student government are the most relevant extracurriculars for this degree.
Applying to U of Winnipeg
The University of Winnipeg is a primarily undergraduate liberal arts university in downtown Winnipeg. It is known for its commitment to social justice, diversity, and Indigenous education, and serves a particularly diverse urban student population. Strong programs include Indigenous studies, humanities, social sciences, and criminal justice.
University of Winnipeg is in Winnipeg, MB, was founded in 1967 and has about 10,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,500 a year and co-op is not widely offered.
Deadlines: direct application August 1.
- U Winnipeg's downtown location makes it the most accessible university in Manitoba for mature and diverse students.
- Indigenous programs are deeply connected to Winnipeg's large Indigenous urban population - genuinely impactful.
- Saskatoon's lower cost of living helps offset tuition that is mid-range for Western Canada.
Other U of Winnipeg programs
- Criminal Justice – mid-to-high 80s
- Indigenous Studies – mid 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- History – mid 80s
- English – mid 80s
- Sociology – mid-to-high 80s
- Rhetoric, Writing & Communications – mid 80s
- Applied Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (After Degree BEd) – mid 70s