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Juris Doctor/Master of Public Policy (JD/MPP), combined degree, course-based at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Juris Doctor/Master of Public Policy (JD/MPP), combined degree, course-based is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Law (School of Public Policy). The JD/MPP program is normally restricted to full-time study. It allows students to obtain both degrees in a significantly shorter time frame than if they are taken separately.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Department: School of Public Policy  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the School of Public Policy requires that all students complete the following: 33 units consisting of: a) Ten core courses: Complete ALL of the following Course Lists: Core MPP Courses b) A total of six units of electives. This can include PPOL699 or other graduate-level coursework approved by the Graduate Program Director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Deadline for the submission of completed applications: . Students must meet the admission requirements for the Faculty of Graduate Studies and those for the JD and MPP programs. Please consult the JD Student Services Coordinator or the MPP Office for more information. A separate application for the MPP and for the JD is required for the combined JD/MPP program. See deadlines for each program .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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