Public Policy, Administration & Law - Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- Keele Campus, CanadaLocation
- Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional StudiesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Keele CampusCampus
- Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL)Awards
- $36,867Fees
- Ask our teamScholarship
About this programme
Public Policy, Administration & Law The program is an executive/professional development program concentrating on the themes of constitutional and administrative law, public sector ethics, social justice and public sector management. If you have management career goals in the public sector and nonprofit organizations, including senior officers with fire and police services, the program will meet your needs.
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You will benefit from York’s established strengths in public and administrative law, public policy, public sector ethics, democratic administration, program evaluation, environmental policy, change management, e-government, social policy, human resources management, financial accountability, labour relations and public sector marketing. You will be able to complete the program within two years through evening and weekend course offerings, making the program fully accessible to working civil servants and public sector employees. The program was designed in close consultation with the three levels of government — federal, provincial and municipal. See Program’s Website
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.5
- Study modeFull-time, Part-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Major research paper. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) 3 recommendation(s) Other Requirements Applicants should have at least five years of significant work experience in the public, business-government or nonprofit sector, or should have an undergraduate degree related to public policy and administration. Resumé or CV Examples of written work Statement of areas of interest including experience/background · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$36,867 CAD / year≈ $27,108 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2027-01-15
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
Real students. Real results.
- Average rating
- 4.9
- Google reviews
- 360+
- Rated five stars
- 95%
Average rating
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Public Policy, Administration & Law - Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) cost?
CAD 36,867 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Major research paper. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) 3 recommendation(s) Other Requirements Applicants should have at least five years of significant work experience in the public, business-government or nonprofit sector, or should have an undergraduate degree related to public policy and administration. Resumé or CV Examples of written work Statement of areas of interest including experience/background · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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