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Study Public Policy, Government & International Studies in Canada

🇨🇦 Canada Public Policy, Government & International Studies

How governments work, how policy is made and how states, institutions and people interact across borders.

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Why study Public Policy, Government & International Studies in Canada?

Public policy, government and international studies examine power, institutions and decision-making at local, national and global levels. The subject includes Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration and Governance, together with internationally focused areas such as International Relations, Diplomacy, International Development, Human Rights and Strategic Studies.

Students learn to analyse political systems, evaluate policies and understand conflict, cooperation and development. Research methods, policy writing, negotiation and case studies of real crises are common, and many programmes include simulations, internships or projects with public bodies and NGOs.

The subject suits students interested in current affairs and public service who enjoy argument, reading and analysis. Studying in another country can be especially relevant, offering first-hand experience of a different political system and access to the institutions, embassies and international organisations based there.

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23 specializations

Career pathways

Where can this take you?

Depending on the specialization and route, career pathways can include:

  • Policy Analyst
  • Civil Servant
  • Diplomat or Foreign Service Officer
  • Development Programme Manager
  • Political Researcher
  • Public Affairs Adviser
  • International Organisation Officer
  • Human Rights Officer
  • Humanitarian Coordinator
  • Political Risk Analyst
  • Migration and Refugee Specialist
  • Legislative Researcher
  • Think Tank Researcher
  • Campaign Manager

Pathways depend on the specialization, qualification, country and experience. No particular outcome is implied.

Industries

Where these skills are used.

  • National & Local Government Ministries, departments and local authorities designing and delivering public services.
  • Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Foreign ministries, embassies and consulates.
  • International Organisations Institutions working on development, security, trade, health and human rights.
  • NGOs & Humanitarian Organisations Organisations delivering aid, advocacy and development programmes.
  • Think Tanks & Research Institutes producing analysis on policy and international affairs.
  • Public Affairs & Consulting Firms advising organisations on policy, regulation and political risk.
  • Security & Intelligence Public bodies and analysts working on international security.

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