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Master of Political Science in Co-op

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Canada
1.67 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Research-oriented master's programme in Political Science, run by Political Science (Faculty of Arts).

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Political Science in Co-op
analyse policy and legal issues
evaluate arguments and communicate reasoned conclusions. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

the private
public
or non-profit sectors with roles like political consultant
international relations officer
and political risk analyst

Curriculum

20 months full-time research-based programme (study option: Master's Research Paper). Students combine graduate courses with a research paper
course requirements are published in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar. The co-op option adds paid work terms with employers.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 78%
At least 75% overall is the published institutional minimum)
Programme-specific documents (statement
References
Résumé) and
For thesis programmes
Research fit with a supervisor.

Accepted academic background

Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Program-specific documents (statement, References, Work samples), Supervisor/research fit for thesis programs

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 185
Institutional test EFAS 75%
IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$26,198, $26,198 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Waterloo
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	Political Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.67 years.