Applied Politics (MAP) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

The Master of Applied Politics (MAP) is a hands-on graduate program grounded in the discipline of political science. You'll learn real-world skills and gain practical experience

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Sample Careers; law (e.g., litigator, legal assistant); market research (e.g., public opinion analyst); politics (e.g., political aide, legislative analysis); journalism (e.g., press officer, print journalist); education; Career Objectives; Heading to the Job Market; Heading to Law School

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in political science or a related field. A minimum B average in your last two years of undergraduate study. An honours graduate from a program other than political science may be admitted if evidence justifying admission is offered and the student has completed a minimum of two courses in political science, one of which must have a social science theory component; research methods is strongly recommended. Applications are reviewed by the

International applicants: CAD 23,583 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source group: MA, MSc, MES, MAP, MMus, MKin. International students in research-based master Source

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