Program Overview
The Applied Politics at Wilfrid Laurier University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Politics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 18,897 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,570 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Waterloo, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International relations and cross-border governance.
- Public policy (e.g. social, aboriginal, environmental, (multi)cultural, migration).
- International political economy and trade.
- Public opinion, elections and parties.
- Canadian politics (e.g. multi-level governance, Quebec).
- Area studies (e.g. North America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Latin America).
- International human rights.
- Many of our faculty are associated with research centres, including the Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy and the world-renowned Balsillie School of International Affairs and Centre for International Governance Innovation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
After you have submitted your online application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you\'ll receive an email advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier\xc2\x92s Online Viewing system.
An application for admission to our Master of Applied Politics program must include:
- The application summary available from the online application.
- Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
- A completed statement of intent.
- A r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
- A sample of your scholarly writing (10-20 pages in length). This may be a paper written for a senior undergraduate course.
- Completed reference forms. Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to Laurier\xc2\x92s Online Viewing system.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,897 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,570 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,897 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,570 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wilfrid Laurier University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Canada
Wilfrid Laurier University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months