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POL499Y1 · L0101Full Year 2026-27400-level

Senior Thesis and Thesis Seminar

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Full YearFull Year 2026-27
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1.01.0 credit (full course)
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OfferedListed for 2026–27
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The course

A 40 to 60 page (15,000 to 20,000 word) research paper (75% of final mark) written under the supervision of one faculty member and a companion thesis seminar (25% of final mark). The seminar provides a forum for students to periodically present and discuss their ongoing research and to examine issues and approaches related to the structure, organization and presentation of the thesis. Obtain application forms from the Undergraduate Office, SSH 3027 or download from the Department’s website.
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The particulars

Prerequisites

14.0 credits, 3.0 GPA in Political Science courses, supervisor’s approval, an approved thesis proposal.

Exclusions

POL495Y1 / POL496H1 / POL497H1 (taken in the same session)

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POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
499400-levelYear of study this course sits in
YFull course1.0 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
YBoth termsRuns across the full year
L0101Lecture sectionA distinct section with its own topic and instructor