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The public policy diploma is a bachelor's-level program tailored for individuals passionate about governance and addressing societal challenges through policy. This curriculum aims to deliver core concepts necessary for examining current topics across various policy domains and contexts. Participants can specialize in economic policy, urban and regional planning, or governance systems.
The coursework combines fundamental and higher-level political science classes that foster comprehension of public policy frameworks, including the procedures and tools employed to identify and address policy concerns. These essential abilities are applied when evaluating and researching policy matters across multiple interdisciplinary areas.
Duration: 8 courses (24 credits), Location: St. John's campus
Applicants shall have completed the requirements for a recognized high school diploma or equivalent.
English Language Requirements:
Duolingo English Test (DET) - A minimum score of 115.
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least a band 6 in reading and writing. General training results are not acceptable.
TOEFL - For admission to winter (Jan) 2025 and later: A minimum score of 83 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing; For admission to fall (Sept) 2024 and earlier: A minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing, and not less than 17 in listening and speaking.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: For admission to winter (Jan) 2025 and later: A minimum overall score of 60; For admission to fall (Sept) 2024 and earlier: Minimum band scores between 50 and 60 in each of the four skills tested (reading, writing, listening and speaking), with at least two band scores of 60.
PTE Academic: A minimum score of 58 (fall (Sept) 2024); A minimum overall score of 60 ((Jan) 2025 and later).
Cambridge Assessment English: A minimum score of 176 in C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
Michigan English Test (MET) - A minimum score of 59 is required on the MELAB.
Application Deadline:
April 1 for fall admission
Oct. 15 for winter admission