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Public Policy and Administration

Ryerson University
Tuition CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Ontario, Canada
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Toronto, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Policy and Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Bureaucracy & Organization
  2. Citizen-Oriented Governance in Canada
  3. Comparative Public Policy
  4. Comparative Public Admin
  5. Intergovernmental Relations
  6. Provincial Government in Ontario
  7. Urban Governance
  8. Public Sector Financial Management
  9. Public Sect Union-Mgmt Relations
  10. Chng Boundaries: Third Sector
  11. Public Serv: Diversity & Equity
  12. opics in Public Admin
  13. Directed Studies: Public Admin
  14. Field Placement
  15. Topics in Public Policy
  16. Global Public Governance
  17. 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

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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