Overview

Students in the International Public Policy programme at Wilfrid Laurier University will learn the tools for policy analysis, writing effective policy briefs, communicating and team building, learn the functioning of national and international organizations and develop professional networks.

The degree is comprised of a multidisciplinary suite of courses – involving faculty members from both Laurier and the University of Waterloo – in political science, economics, global studies, environmental studies, geography and others. This ensures our students gain a comprehensive understanding of the various perspectives and interests that shape international public policy.

Careers

The Laurier MIPP graduates have a diverse range of interests that they will pursue after graduation. Our expanding alumni network, now hundreds strong – can be found throughout the policy universe, from local food security networks and refugee settlements to municipal, provincial, and national policy branches (both in Canada and abroad) to UN agencies around the globe.

Senior Special Assistant, Office of the Prime Minister

Senior Social Policy Manager, Marine Stewardship Council

Senior Policy Officer, Department of National Defence

Policy Analyst, Space Systems Consulting Ltd.

Business Manager, British Columbia Wildlife Service

Senior Trade Policy Officer, Global Affairs Canada

Trade commissioner, Canadian Embassy, Bogota, Columbia

United Nations Development Programme as part of the United Nations Associate in Canada’s Junior Professional Consultant Programme, Nepal

Programme Structure

Concentrations include:

International Environmental Policy

International Economic Relations

Human Security

Global Migration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 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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Credits

5 alternative credits

5.0 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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83

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Arts (honours) in economics, political science, or related degree, or training and interest that involve significant interdisciplinary research pertinent to the area of international public policy is preferred. Degrees from other disciplines can be considered.

A minimum B average.
The equivalent of a one-term undergraduate course in microeconomic theory, a one-term undergraduate course in macroeconomic theory, an introductory statistics course and a relevant political science course or the successful completion of an approved preparatory programme.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate programme committee, which considers all prior university grades, 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.

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Non-residents

19506 CAD / year

≈ 19506 CAD / year
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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

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Funding

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