Programs
Undergraduate
International Studies and Modern Languages Program
Honours in International Studies and Modern Languages
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Frequently asked questions about the EIL program
For additional questions, please contact Professor André Laliberté by email at Andre.Laliberte@uOttawa.ca or by phone at 613-562-5800 ext. 8913
Political Science Programs
Honours in Political Science
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Major in Political Science
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Minor in Political Science
Joint Honours in Philosophy and Political Science
Calendar | Course Sequence | French Immersion
Joint Honours in Communication and Political Science
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Joint Honours in Economics and Political Science
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Joint Honours in History and Political Science
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Joint Honours in Public Administration and Political Science
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Joint Honours in Women’s Studies and Political Science
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Honours in Political Science and Juris Doctor (J.D.) (Program offered in French only)
Public Administration Programs
Honours in Public Administration
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Major in Public Administration
Calendar | Course Sequence | CO-OP | French Immersion
Minor in Public Administration
Joint Honours in Public Administration and Political Science
Finance your Undergraduate Studies

Please visit the Website of the Financial Aid and Awards Service for information on undergraduate scholarships and bursaries, financial assistance and the Work-Study Program.
Undergraduate Scholarships
School of Political Studies' students can apply to the following scholarships:
- Jerry Yanover Memorial Scholarship at the University of Ottawa
- Marcel Pronovost Scholarship
- Rodrigue Pageau Scholarship
- Stéphanie St-Amand Scholarship
Also, as a Faculty of Social Sciences undergraduate and/or graduate student, you have access to faculty-wide scholarships, regardless of your program of study.
For a complete list, log into uoZone.
Graduate
MA in Political Science
The program of studies rests on the following areas of specialization: Political Thought and Analysis of Ideologies Canadian and Quebec Politics International Politics Comparative Politics It is also possible to enrich the political science program with a multidisciplinary perspective in femenist and gender studies or in environmental sustainability.
NEW! It is possible to add CO-OP to your master’s program (major research paper option only). The CO-OP program includes two paid work terms that will allow you to gain valuable experience in your field of study and develop professional skills.
- General information and program requirements - Political Science
- General information and program requirements - Political Science - Specialization in Environmental Sustainability
- General information and program requirements - Political Science - Specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies
Application Deadlines
- Canadian Students: Fall - January 15 / Winter - October 15th
- International Students: Fall - December 1st / Winter - May 15th
Note: Strong applications continue to be examined and admission scholarships are available for all eligible candidates.
PhD in Political Science
The Ph.D. program rests on the following areas of specialization: - International Relations: theories of international relations; international political economy; global governance; international security; territoriality; critical approaches to global politics; environmental politics - Canadian and Quebec Politics: citizenship and identity; constitution and institutions; political economy; political parties; interest groups and social movements; women and politics; the francophonie; public policy; political behaviour; urban policy; aboriginal politics; immigration and integration; environmental politics - Political Thought and the Study of Ideologies; ancient and modern political thought; critical theory; the history of ideas; French political thought; anglo-American political thought; Hegelian studies - Comparative Politics: political and economic change; development; social movements; identity politics; comparative politics of Africa, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East; comparative public policy. At the Ph.D. level it is possible to enrich the political science program with a multidisciplinary perspective in Canadian studies.
- General information and program requirements - Political Science
- General information and program requirements - Political Science - Specialization in Canadian Studies
- Research Project Form (pdf, 132 KB)
Application Deadline
- Canadian Students: January 15
- International Students: December 1st
Note: Strong applications continue to be examined and admission scholarships are available for all eligible candidates.
MA in Public Administration
The purpose of the Master's is to familiarize students with critical methods of production of knowledge, to develop their research skills, both theoretical and applied, as well as their capacity to acquire the relevant expertise to face responsibilities as public managers and policy analysts. Three different options are offered for the Master's: Master's with thesis Master's with research paper Master's with co-op option and research paper. We also offer two specialization programs, either in environmental sustainability or in feminist and gender studies.
- General information and program requirements - Public Administration
- General information and program requirements - Public Administration - Specialization in Environmental Sustainability
- General information and program requirements - Public Administration - Specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies
- Canadian Students : January 15
- International Students: December 1
Note: Based on availability in the program, strong applications may be examined and admission scholarships are available for all eligible candidates.
PhD in Public Administration
Through its emphasis on research, the purpose of the Ph.D. program is to prepare students for a career in higher education teaching and research. The integration of the various components of the doctorate (courses, comprehensive examinations, thesis proposal and thesis defense) has been planned in order to build a research capacity and autonomy of the highest level in social sciences. An active knowledge of French and English is an essential condition to meet the program requirements. The Ph.D. program is offered only with a thesis profile.
Application Deadline
- Canadian Students: May 1st
- International Students: December 1st
Note: Based on availability in the program, strong applications may be examined and admission scholarships are available for all eligible candidates.
Graduate Diploma in Public Management and Governance
Note: This program is under review, we will not be admitting students for the 2021 intake
The primary aim of the graduate certificate is to provide students with both a strong conceptual foundation for understanding and analyzing problems of governance and an effective tool-kit of skills and techniques required to operate in an increasingly complex managerial and organizational environment. The certificate is offered in French and English. According to university regulations, students may write their papers and exams in the official language of their choice (either English or French).
Graduate Student Handbook
Management and Administrative Staff
Professors, their coordinates and research interests
Student Hub - Useful Web Sites
Resources available to graduate students
Master's in Political Science
PhD in Political Science
MA in Public Administration
PhD in Public Administration
Graduate Diploma in Public Management and Governance
Academic Regulations
Finance your Graduate Studies
Visit the Faculty of Social Sciences Website for information on scholarships, research grants and assistantship positions offered to graduate students.
Graduate Scholarships
School of Political Studies students can apply to the following scholarships:
- Jerry Yanover Memorial Scholarship at the University of Ottawa
- Marcel-Pronovost Scholarship
- Political Science Professors Scholarship
Also, as a Faculty of Social Sciences undergraduate and/or graduate student, you have access to faculty-wide scholarships, regardless of your program of study.
For a complete list, log into uoZone.