PhD admission requirements

Admission Requirements

Successful candidates must hold an MA degree with distinction or equivalent in Political Science, History, Economics, International Development Studies, International Peace Studies, Globalization Studies, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Successful applicants will have completed the MA degree with an overall average of at least A- (80%). Applicants must forward three letters of reference, at least two of which must be from academic sources.

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate command of the English language with a minimum TOEFL score of 600, or the equivalent score on a comparable test. Comparable tests include: CanTEST 4.5, CAEL 70, IELTS 7.0, MELAB 85.

See University of Waterloo Graduate Studies Academic Calendar: General Admission and Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Academic Calendar Admission Requirements for further details.

For a complete list of of admission requirements, please consult the following: