Overview

Economics and Political Science (Hons) from University of Ottawa revolves as much around the structures and institutions that define these relations and principles as around the ideas and practices that drive them. It studies everything that influences political life and institutions (ideologies, groups, social movements, etc.) on a local, regional, national and international scale.

Students at Economics and Political Science (Hons) from University of Ottawa will:

get in-depth training in political science and encourage critical reflection on pivotal issues like citizenship, identity, political participation, globalization and development, governance and the state, and ethics and democracy.

build their knowledge in four subfields of political science: political thought, Canadian and Quebec politics, comparative politics, and international relations and global politics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Mathematical Methods

Macroeconomic Theory

Microeconomic Theory

Probability and Statistics for Economists

Econometrics

Mathematical Economics

Indigenous Politics in Canada

Immigration, Multiculturalism and Citizenship in Canada and Quebec

Political Participation and Mobilization in Canada

Federalism

Law, Politics, and the Constitution in Canada

Health Politics and Policy in Canada

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics Political Science View 142 other Bachelors in Economics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), by completing form 105.

Declare all your current and previous postsecondary studies

Pay the application fees

Must submit your official transcripts with final grades.

Official transcripts must be printed and stamped with an official seal and sent by the issuing institution.

Depending on your academic background and intended program, you might have to submit other documents to complete your application, such as a resumé or cover letter.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43336 CAD / year

≈ 43336 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7048 CAD / year

≈ 7048 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $3,044.08/ semester

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at Economics and Political Science (Hons) from University of Ottawa will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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