Overview

Philosophy and Political Science (Hons) from University of Ottawa curriculum has a twin approach, historical and analytical, and covers political and social philosophy, ethics, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind and logic.

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

describe, analyze, understand and assess the principles and power relations that govern social life

get in-depth training in political science

get 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:

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

Electoral Systems and Political Parties

Parliamentary Government in Canada

Health Politics and Policy in Canada

Development of Social and Political Ideologies in Quebec

Social and Political Thought in Canada

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-23 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Philosophy Political Science View 86 other Bachelors in Philosophy in Canada

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

43336 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21668 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

6712 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3356 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Ontario residents: CA$3,044.08

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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