Program Overview
The Public Policy and Administration at Ryerson University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Public Policy and Administration 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Policy and Administration 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
- Bureaucracy & Organization
- Citizen-Oriented Governance in Canada
- Comparative Public Policy
- Comparative Public Admin
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Provincial Government in Ontario
- Urban Governance
- Public Sector Financial Management
- Public Sect Union-Mgmt Relations
- Chng Boundaries: Third Sector
- Public Serv: Diversity & Equity
- opics in Public Admin
- Directed Studies: Public Admin
- Field Placement
- Topics in Public Policy
- Global Public Governance
- Intrnational Devlpmnt Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four-year honours Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent).
- Minimum GPA of 3.33 / 4.33 (B+), or equivalent, in the final half of the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ryerson 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 Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ontario, Canada
Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University, is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months