Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Public Service (MPS) Co-op program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in the public service sector in Canada. The program is offered by the Faculty of Arts and is available for admission in the Fall term.

Program Highlights

• Specialized public sector training to realize career goals
• Hands-on, relevant experience with 8 months of co-op
• Network and build community with classmates and potential future colleagues

Program Details

• 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

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
• Program-specific questions (PSQ): These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to
• 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)

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)

Tuition and Fees

Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program. Review living costs and housing, and explore funding graduate school resources for graduate students.