Programs

Microprogram in Political Science

Transnational and Global Issues

Allows students to acquire knowledge and develop skills in political science.

9 credits

Bilingualism is a requirement at the School of Political Studies. All students must take at least one of their three courses in French.

• POL 7109 Governance and Globalization or POL 7509 Gouvernance et mondialisation
• POL 7111 Space and Territoriality or POL 7511 Espace et territorialité
• POL 7110 International Political Economy or POL 7510 Économie politique internationale
• POL 7112 Security and Conflict or POL 7512 Sécurité et conflits : Enjeux contemporains
• POL 7119 Creation and Transformation of States and Political Regimes or POL 7519 Construction et transformation des états et des régimes politiques
• POL 7120 Comparative Political Economy or POL 7520 Économie politique comparée
• POL 7121 Comparative Politics of Identity or POL 7521 Politique comparée des identités

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 15^th
• International Students: Fall - December 1st / Winter - May 15^th

Note: Strong applications continue to be examined and admission scholarships are available for all eligible candidates.

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 1^st

Note: Strong applications continue to be examined and admission scholarships are available for all eligible candidates.

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 : May 1
• 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.

Microprograms in Public Administration

Ethics and Cultural Heritage Policy

9 credits

• PAP 6520 Éthique publique (3 credits)
• PAP 6901 Project (3 credits)
• One of the following: PAP 6980, PAP 6130, POL 7108, POL 7106, POL 7103.

All students must successfully complete the course PAP 6520 and must be able to speak French and read texts in French and in English.

Two major partners will be directly involved in this graduate microprogram: the Research Chair in International Francophonie on Cultural Heritage Policies and the Centre on Governance. These two partners offer research and training activities that will make it possible to animate this Graduate Studies Microprogram in different ways.

Governance and Public Management

9 credits

• PAP 6502 Democratic Governance Seminar (French only) (3 credits)
• One of the following : PAP 6120, PAP 6520, PAP 6121, PAP 6122, PAP 6522, PAP 6530, PAP 6521, PAP 6901, PAP 6980
• PAP 6130 Governance and Public Management Training workshops in partnership with the Institute for Professional Development (IDP), equivalent to 3 credits according to established standards (6 days of training and a synthesis report).

All students must successfully complete the course PAP 6502 and must be able to speak French and read texts in French and in English.

Governance and Public Policy Analysis

9 credits

• PAP 6502 Democratic Governance Seminar (French only)
• A PAP or POL seminar of choice on public policy PAP 6120, PAP 6520, PAP 6121, PAP 6122, PAP 6522, PAP 6530, PAP 6521, PAP 6901, PAP 6980
• PAP 6130 Governance and Public Policy Analysis Training workshops in partnership with the Institute for Professional Development (IDP), equivalent to 3 credits according to established standards (6 days of training and a synthesis report).

All students must successfully complete the course PAP 6502 and must be able to speak French and read texts in French and in English.

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.

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Application Deadline

• Canadian Students: May 1^st
• International Students: December 1^st

Note: Based on availability in the program, strong applications may be examined and admission scholarships are available for all eligible candidates.

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).

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Master's in Political Science

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PhD in Political Science

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MA in Public Administration

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PhD in Public Administration

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Graduate Diploma in Public Management and Governance

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Academic Regulations

• Revision of grade and appeal (Regulation 10.3)

Visit the Faculty of Social Sciences Website for information on scholarships, research grants and assistantship positions offered to graduate students. 

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.

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