Program Overview
The Public Policy at York University is a Master 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 36,406 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 21,760 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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 Management
- Leadership and Human Resources Management
- Public Finance and Accounting
- Canadian Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Adminstrative Law and Ethics
- Equity, Policy, Law and Planning
- Research Methods and Information Systems
- Program Evaluation and Public Policy Analysis
- Topics in Public Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: B+
- Recommendations: 3
- Applicants should have at least five years of significant work experience in the public, business-government or nonprofit sector, or should have an undergraduate degree related to public policy and administration.
- Resumé or CV
- Examples of written work
- Statement of areas of interest including experience/background
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 36,406 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 21,760 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 36,406 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 21,760 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York 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 York University
York University
Toronto, Canada
York University(also known asYork Uor simplyYork;French:Université York)is apublicresearch universityinToronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university,with approximately 53,500...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
