Bachelor of Arts - Economic and Political Studies
- 4 years
- Duration
- 19,976 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Kamloops / Canada
- Location
- Thompson River University
- School
Program description
Develop an appreciation for and understanding of the economic and political forces that shape our civilization. Learn how to use quantitative economic analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of our contemporary laws and policies.
Take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex problems, raise consciousness of geopolitical issues in an increasingly globalised world, and delight in uncovering patterns in political and economic events. Analyze strategic interactions and acquire invaluable critical thinking tools by making meaning of big data.
Economic and political fields are inextricably linked and continually influence one another. As a result, businesses, organisations, and government agencies will always actively pursue graduates with a solid grasp of political science and economics.
Program structure
Lower level
- Economic and Business Statistics 1
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics 1
- Global and Canadian Economics Issues
- The Government and Politics of Canada
- Contemporary Ideologies
Upper level
- Canadian Financial Markets
- Public Finance
- International Economics
- Labour Economics
- The Economics of Gender
- Intermediate Macroeconomics 2
- Economic Analysis of Law
- Forestry Economics
- Economic Analysis of Health
- Economics of Taxation
- International Trade
- International Macroeconomics and Finance
- Sustainable Economic Development
Price
- Tuition — 8,861 CAD/semester (up to 12 credits)
- Application Fees — 100 CAD (one time, non-refundable)
- General Fees — 553 CAD (per semester for 12 credits)
- Health Fees — 75 CAD (per month)
- TRUSU Extended Heath & Dental Plan — 248 CAD (per year)
Requirements for applicants
- Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
- English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Admission to each major program may have specific requirements.
Students usually declare a major before the beginning of their third year of courses, but they must meet specific lower-level requirements to be admitted. All candidates are assigned a Major Program Advisor. Students are expected to meet with their advisor to ensure that they qualify and that appropriate courses are selected.
About the university
The success of our students is our top goal here at Thompson Rivers University. Our varied community, personalized student services, opportunities for real-world application, and adaptable curriculum give each student the tools they need to succeed.
TRU has approximately 140 on-campus programs and over 60 Open Learning programs, ranging from traditional academics to trades, certifications to graduate degrees. Co-op work terms, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning, and other programs give our students the chance to put their knowledge into practice under the supervision of approachable faculty mentors. Our open, adaptable classroom encourages exploration, production, and discovery. Our students do, too.
Our Mission
TRU is a comprehensive, learner-centered, sustainable university that provides high-quality, adaptable education, training, research, and scholarship to its local, national, and worldwide student body and the communities it serves.
Our Campuses
Located in the southern interior of British Columbia, TRU's Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses lie in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc peoples.
