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Public Administration combined with JD (JD)(MPA) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Where law meets public leadership: combine legal expertise (JD) with public administration (MPA) skills to make an impact in government, NGOs, or policy. The four-year JD/MPA program is a collaborative effort between the Schulich School of Law and the Faculty of Management leading to degrees of Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration in four years, instead of five.

Faculty: Law  |  Duration: 4 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

Facilitating leadership roles at the intersection of law, public policy, and social justice, a combined JD and MPA degree will prepare you for an impactful career in public interest law, government administration, policy analysis, nonprofit management, or advocacy.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 16,819 a year (2026). 2026-27 Graduate Studies Masters fee schedule, programme fee per year (full-time, Canadian citizens/permanent residents). Tuition only: excludes mandatory incidental, auxiliary and society fees. Non-Canadian master's students pay an additional internation Source

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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