Compare Programs
Use this tool to view programs you're interested in side-by-side. Click "Add" and select a program to compare - you can add up to three.
When you're done, click "Save" to store the program comparision on your dashboard and come back to view it later.
| | Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) | | |
| | ChangeRemoveSave | Add | Add |
| School | Carleton University | | |
| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 20,049
Full-time Graduate: 3,905 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 80% to 82% | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | | | |
| Cost |
Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs
International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.
Listed costs include compulsory fees. | | |
| Scholarships | 8 scholarship(s) | | |
| Description | Public policy is what governments do -- or choose not to do -- to address social, political and economic problems. Study how public policy is made, what influences it and how to improve it. Examine current critical issues such as climate change, war and conflict, and housing and homelessness. Develop the skills and knowledge to address policy problems by taking courses in public policy as well as political science, economics, law and history. Choose a specialization in Communication and Policy Studies: Development Policy Studies: International Policy Studies; Public Policy and Administration.
Your career: politician (municipal, provincial or federal); city councillor; United Nations advisor; foreign service; international relations; law; policy analysis; private-sector firms; social service; research | | |
| Next Steps | | | |
*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.