Overview

The Public Administration Thesis-Based Option (On Campus) at the University of Victoria is designed to equip students with the strategic awareness and analytical skills necessary to address complex modern challenges. This programme integrates academic excellence with practical experience to prepare graduates for impactful roles within the public sector.

Why Public Administration Thesis-Based Option (On Campus) at University of Victoria?

The University of Victoria is recognised as a leader in climate action, ranking first in Canada for its environmental impact. Students benefit from a curriculum that emphasises decolonisation, Indigenous governance, and sustainability transitions. The programme's unique structure allows for the integration of professional co-operative work terms with high-level thesis research, often involving real-world clients.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 2801 per semester
National fee: CAD 2221 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on fostering essential skills in collaboration, engagement, and policy intervention. Modules may include:

Public Sector and Public Service Reform
Designing and Implementing Policy Interventions
Indigenous Governance
Political Economy of Climate Policy
Border Studies
Comparative Climate Policy
Decision-making in the Public Sector
Sustainability Transitions
Research Design

Careers with Public Administration Thesis-Based Option (On Campus)

Graduates are prepared for diverse leadership roles across various levels of government and non-profit organisations. The mandatory co-operative education component allows students to gain direct experience with employers such as the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the United Nations Institute for Training & Research, and the Office of the Auditor General of BC.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Government and Governance

Economics for Policy Analysis

Public Financial Management and Accountability

Public Sector Research Methods

Leadership, Management, Ethics

Policy-making and Policy Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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102

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

have an undergraduate degree with a minimum B+ (6.0) average (75-79%) in the last two years (30 units) leading to the undergraduate degree.
Course-based option (online): have a minimum of three years of full-time public sector or non-profit work experience. Those applicants whose degree was awarded four or more years prior and whose grade point average is below B+ may be considered.
follow the instructions online.

provide Assessment Reports
submit official copies of all post-secondary transcripts. If you do not have access to official copies when you apply, unofficial copies may be submitted. Official copies will be required before your admissions is finalized, should you be accepted into the program.

submit a professional resumé.
submit a Letter of Intent describing why you are seeking an MPA and how the degree relates to your career plans, personal values and goals.

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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

5602 CAD / year

≈ 5602 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4442 CAD / year

≈ 4442 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 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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