Overview

A Political Science degree at Wilfrid Laurier University provides training in political communication, policy and legal analysis, public opinion design, and election analysis, equipping you with the skills and experience to understand political events and debates and prepare for a life of engaged citizenship.

Sample Career Options

advocacy-government relations

immigration officer

intelligence agent

international aid worker

journalist/reporter

lawyer/paralegal

policy advisor/researcher

political strategist

public opinion analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Politics Within Borders

Politics Beyond Borders

Values and Society

Literature and Crime

Philosophy of Happiness

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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January 15: The application deadline for Ontario high school students.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Political Science View 107 other Bachelors in Political Science 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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120

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Ontario High School

Average admission range: mid 70s
English at 60%

Canadian (Outside of Ontario)

Students applying to this programme from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review the course equivalents by province chart.

Students applying to this programme from an international curriculum must present the following:

Average admission range: mid 70s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60%

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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

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Non-residents

17440 CAD / year

≈ 17440 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3565 CAD / year

≈ 3565 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario: $679.36 per 0.5 credits

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Waterloo

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