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Hone your leadership and administrative expertise through comprehensive coursework, research, and hands-on experience with the Master of Public Service Co-op program.
You’ll be equipped with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to succeed at the federal, provincial and local levels of the public service in Canada.
The program cultivates your abilities in public policy, governance, and administration. You'll be taught by professors from a wide range of disciplines such as english, economics, accounting, sociology, and political science, and participate in seminars and classes led by senior-level public servants. Eight months of co-op with a government department or agency will give you hands-on, relevant experience so you graduate career-ready. The program's final project is a major team assignment, where you and a group of your peers will analyze a salient public issue.
By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to navigate the multifaceted landscape of public service and pursue an influential role in various levels of government across Canada, contributing to the development and implementation of policies that shape our nation.
Program highlights
- Specialized public sector training to realize your career goals.
- Hands-on, relevant experience with 8 months of co-op.
- Network and build community with your classmates and potential future colleagues.
Program overview
Department/School: Public Service
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Co-operative, Master's, Professional
Length of program: 20 months
Registration option(s): Full-time
Study option(s): Coursework
Application deadlines
- February 1
Key contacts
For program-specific inquiries: sheila.mcconnell@uwaterloo.ca
For application support: gradapply@uwaterloo.ca
Admission requirements
- Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor's degree (or graduate degree), or equivalent from any discipline, with an average of at least 75% in the final two years of the degree.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
Application materials
- Resume
Maximum of two pages - Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion - Transcript(s)
- References
Three references are required, at least two academic - Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Tuition and fees
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Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
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Review living costs and housing
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Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students