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Master of Arts Public and International Affairs and Specialization Science, Society and Policy at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Public and International Affairs at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs is a multidisciplinary programme combining international affairs and domestic policy-making, taught in the National Capital Region. It is offered full- or part-time with coursework or major research paper, and a co-op option for full-time students. The specialization adds the collaborative program in Science, Society and Policy.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Graduate School of Public and International Affairs  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Five core courses, five elective specialized seminars, one capstone seminar and either a research paper or two additional elective courses (39 units). The specialization adds Science, Society and Policy courses (ISP 5101 and ISP 5103).

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Entry requirements

To gain admission to the MA in Public and International Affairs, applicants must have completed an honours undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) in the social sciences, in arts, in management, or in law, with at least a 75% (B+) average (calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines). Applicants with degrees in other disciplines may also be considered, depending on the relevance of their previous degree and experience to the MA in Public and International Affairs. A minimum of 2 years of full-time professional work experience is required in order to follow the part-time program. Part-time work over the summer months or during previous studies (co-op, internship) will not be co

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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