Master of Applied Politics in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University

The Master of Applied Politics (MAP) is a practice-oriented graduate program rooted in political science. This program equips students with tangible skills through hands-on training and internships with civic groups, public officials, and governmental bodies.
The MAP program appeals to both fresh graduates seeking a competitive advantage in public or private sector careers and working professionals aiming to advance their current positions.

Participants develop practical competencies—including policy evaluation, campaign strategy, media assessment, survey methodology, and domestic/international problem-solving—while completing fieldwork with nonprofits, elected representatives, and government offices.
Graduates have secured positions across multiple industries including government, legal fields, media, nonprofit work, and education. Career paths include: legal practice (litigation attorney, paralegal), government roles (policy advisor, economic development specialist)
corporate sector (communications director, policy advisor), research fields (public opinion researcher)
advocacy organizations (policy researcher, government relations specialist), political arena (legislative assistant, policy analyst)
media sector (public relations manager, news reporter)