The Master of Public Policy (MPP) provides students with opportunities to conduct research and contribute to the study of public policy and the application of policy expertise in the real world. Students graduating from this program possess the research skills necessary to play integral roles in the civil service, research organizations and industry associations. Top students from this program may go on to doctoral programs in public policy.
The program is designed so that students can finish in as little as 16-24 months of studying full time. Upon entry into the program, each student is assigned a research advisor and an advisory committee.
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4 September 2024
Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Diefenbaker Building,
141-101 Diefenbaker Place,
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan (SK),
S7N 5B8, Canada
A four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or,
A three-year first cycle undergraduate degree, in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, from an institution that meets the criteria set forth in the Bologna Declaration, will be acceptable as the equivalent of an undergraduate honours degree.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (e.g. 60 credit units USask equivalent).
Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
English language proficiency requirements
The application deadline for the MPP program is March 1 for entry in the following academic year. The MPP program welcomes a new class each September.
To meet the deadline, all components of your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. (Central Standard Time - CST) on March 1. Applications that are incomplete will not be reviewed nor will they be deferred to future terms.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
USask is a research intensive university in Western Canada, home to an dynamic and international community from more than 130 countries worldwide.