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Tuition CAD 6,446 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,460 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline 2022-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Waterloo, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Global Governance at University of Waterloo is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Global Governance 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: CAD 6,446 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,460 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Waterloo, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Global Governance 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. Governance of the Global Economy
  2. Global Environmental Governance
  3. Security Ontology
  4. Human Rights in a Globalized World
  5. International Human Rights
  6. Global Social Governance
  7. International Organizations and Global Governance

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Application documents:
  • Copies of original test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, CAEL, EFAS) can be uploaded in Quest. Arrange for original test scores to be sent to us directly from the testing agency.
  • A copy of your transcript is required for all post-secondary academic education and needs to be uploaded through Quest.
  • References

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,446 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,460 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 6,446 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,460 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Waterloo 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 University of Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Canada

University of Waterloo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2022-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English