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Bachelor's degree, Social sciences and humanities. Algoma University - Sault Ste. Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Honours is a bachelor's degree program in social sciences and humanities at Algoma University - Sault Ste. Marie, a public institution in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1965.
First-year tuition is listed at 22,601 CAD and the application fee at 51 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.
Applications to Algoma University - Sault Ste. Marie typically receive a decision in 1 day and 10 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 46,100 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 22,601 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 51 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 46,100 CAD |
Our directory lists 938 bachelor's degree programs in social sciences and humanities at 63 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 28,893 CAD, and the middle half cost between 22,400 CAD and 35,000 CAD.
At 22,601 CAD, Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Honours is 22% below the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 14,730 CAD to 54,020 CAD.
If budget matters, these bachelor's degree programs in social sciences and humanities have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Applied) - Community Research and Evaluation | Okanagan College - Kelowna, Kelowna | 14,730 CAD |
| Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology | Brandon University, Brandon | 15,851 CAD |
| Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours) (1240C) (Co-op) | Conestoga College - Doon, Kitchener | 15,961 CAD |
| Bachelor of Arts - Advanced Humanities - English Literature and History | Providence University College & Theological Seminary, Otterburne | 16,230 CAD |
| Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology | University of New Brunswick - Fredericton, Fredericton | 16,595 CAD |
| Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning | University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Abbotsford | 17,184 CAD |
Working back from a Jan 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake. Many institutions also admit in January and May. Applications usually open several months ahead and some programmes close early.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| May 2026 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| July 2026 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| September 2026 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| December 2026 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
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First-year tuition is listed at 22,601 CAD. Living costs are extra; Algoma University - Sault Ste. Marie estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 51 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a bachelor's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
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