Program Overview
The International Public Policy at University of Waterloo is a Master 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 International Public Policy 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
- Location: Waterloo, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Public Policy 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
- Public Sector Economics and the Global Economy
- Tools for Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
- Comparative Public Policy
- Politics, Policy and Globalization
- International Trade
- Power and Policy in the Global Economy
- Special Topics in International Economic Relations
- Interdisciplinary Seminar in International Economic Relations
- Macroeconomic Policy in an Interdependent World
- Contemporary Issues in Global Governance
- Special Topics in Global Governance
- Interdisciplinary Seminar in Global Governance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-01-18
About University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months