BA Canadian Public Policy at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

Canadian Public Policy is an interdisciplinary program examining public decision-making and policy processes related to environmental, social, health, and economic policy. The program involves understanding the public policy process, policy analysis, intergovernmental relations, economic forces and political considerations.

Department: Canadian Public Policy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Canadian Public Policy program is inter and multi-disciplinary with students completing a common core set of courses anchored in political science and economics. Topics of study include: theories and processes of public policy-making analysis of public policy fields like environment, health, and education political leadership in Canada Canadian federalism and intergovernmental relations social and legal issues and policies in regional, national, and international contexts organizational behaviour, financial and management accounting To develop and deepen their interest, students select optional streams drawn from the disciplines of: Canadian Studies Commerce Economics French Studies Geography and Environment History Political Science Sociology Statistics

Career pathways

Popular career paths include public policy/business analyst, lawyer, municipal administrator, government relations officer, not-for-profit sector, policy researcher, policy consultant, lobbyist.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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