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By studying public policy, advocacy, and community economic development, you'll be prepared to engage in policy creation across private, public, and community sectors.
Our bilingual program thrives thanks to our diverse student body, who contribute varied backgrounds and extensive community knowledge to every classroom. You'll learn in intimate, collaborative settings while having the flexibility to simultaneously pursue additional Arts or Science programs.
Merging academic rigor with real-world engagement enhances your learning. You'll develop awareness of the social, economic, and political dynamics shaping policy decisions while examining core principles like: Social and economic equity, Fairness, Democratic participation, Cultural diversity This program bridges theory and practice. Internship opportunities are available, and we maintain strong partnerships with community groups, governmental and private entities, and labor organizations.
Cegep Students: No specific courses are required beyond a DEC. Minimum Cut-off Averages;: Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs. Quebec Cegep (CRC): 24.000; Canadian High Schools: 75 per cent; U.S. High Schools: 2.7; University Transfers: B-; International Bacc. (IB): 28; Bacc. Français: 11/20. Make sure you also meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements. Quebec: You must complete a two-year, pre-university program or a three-year professional DEC (Diplome detudes collégiales). CRC minimum requirements for admission vary between 19.000 and 30.000; however, based on space availability, students below this average may be considered. Other parts of Canada: You must be a high school graduate, depending on which province you are from. Applicant from other countries must have the requirements equivalent to Canada. English language requirements: Direct Admission: TOEFL (paper-based) score between 540 and 576. Conditional Admission: TOEFL (paper-based) score between 505 and 539; MELAB minimum score of 74, 2 on speaking tests; CAEL minimum score of 50; CAE minimum score of C; CPE (advanced qualification for proficient users only) minimum score of C.