| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
To be admitted to the master's program, candidates must:
- Have obtained an honours bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, in philosophy, ethics, political science, governance studies, public policy, or in another discipline judged relevant, with a minimum grade point average of 70% (B);
- Submit two letters of reference, at least one of which must be from a professor;
- Be proficient in at least one of Canada's two official languages, and have a good enough reading knowledge of the other official language to be able to read texts in that language.
In exceptional cases, candidates who do not meet the first two criteria as defined above may be admitted to the master's program, provided they can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Admissions Committee, that they possess adequate knowledge and professional experience (for example, experience as a policy analyst in the public sector). Depending on the case, such candidates may be required to complete qualifying courses in pertinent disciplines prior to admission. |
| Application Notes : | In exceptional cases, candidates who do not meet the first two criteria as defined above may be admitted to the master’s program, provided they can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Admissions Committee, that they possess adequate knowledge and professional experience (for example, experience as a policy analyst in the public sector). Depending on the case, such candidates may be required to complete qualifying courses in pertinent disciplines prior to admission. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | It is advisable to apply as early as possible. To make a formal application, applicants must use the on-line interactive application form. |