Overview

In the Applied Politics course at Wilfrid Laurier University you'll learn real-world skills and gain practical experience in placements with community organizations, local elected officials and government agencies.

The Master of Applied Politics (MAP) attracts both recent graduates who want an edge as they launch their careers in the public or private sectors and mature students already in the job market who want to take their careers to the next level.

Students learn real-world skills — such as policy, electoral and media analysis, survey instrument design, and problem solving in domestic and international contexts — and gain practical experience in placements with community organizations, local politicians and government agencies.

Sample Careers

Our alumni have found work in politics, public service, law, journalism, the non-profit sector and education, among other sectors. Here is a small sample:

law (e.g., litigator, legal assistant)

public service (e.g., policy analyst, economic development officer)

business and trade sector (e.g., communications officer, policy/legal analysis)

market research (e.g., public opinion analyst)

advocacy and non-profit sector (e.g., researcher, lobbyist, policy/legal analysis)

politics (e.g., political aide, legislative analysis)

journalism (e.g., press officer, print journalist)

education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Craft of Political Science

Applied Political Analysis

Applied Public Policy Analysis

Rise of Populism

Policy Research in Action

Public Opinion and Survey Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Political Science View 44 other Masters in Political Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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 programme 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 graduate programme committee, which considers all prior university grades, statement of interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14974 CAD / year

≈ 14974 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5246 CAD / year

≈ 5246 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic fee: $2,622.92 per term

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Sample Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

Scholarships Information

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