36 Master's degrees in Public Policy in Canada

Applied Economics and Policy
This Applied Economics and Policy MAEP programme from University of Windsor is designed to offer a unique combination of courses that will prepare you for work in the specialized field of economic policy.
Public Policy in Digital Society
The MPP in Public Policy in Digital Society at McMaster University is a professional degree that combines course-based learning, case studies, skills workshops, and experiential learning opportunities to develop a set of core competencies at the intersection of digital technology and public policy.
Island Studies
The Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) at the University of Prince Edward Island is a unique, interdisciplinary, and policy-driven graduate program that critiques islands on their own terms. We welcome students from around the world with diverse disciplinary backgrounds and diverse degrees, or with professional workplace experience in the public, private, or resource sectors.

Canadian Common Law - Full-Time
The Full-Time Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law from York University offers an in-depth examination into core Canadian common law topics, alongside a wide range of elective options.
Research for Policy and Evaluation
The Research for Policy and Evaluation programme at Western University - Canada is a dedicated research-based course designed for full-time study. This academic offering focuses on high-level analysis and systematic assessment within the social sciences, providing students with the tools to influence public policy effectively.
Public Service
The Master of Public Service at University of Waterloo is a graduate co-operative education program that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experience they need for a public service career at any level of government in Canada.
Public Policy, Administration and Law
The Public Policy, Administration and Law MPPAL program at York University is an executive/professional development program concentrating on the themes of constitutional and administrative law, public sector ethics, social justice and public sector management.
Engineering and Public Policy
The engineering/science/policy interface is of critical importance to achieve a sustainable future. We train scientists and engineers to formulate public policy by considering economic, social, environmental and political consequences of management decisions in the Engineering and Public Policy program from McMaster University.
Public Policy
The Public Policy program at the University of Toronto is an intensive, full-time two-year professional program. Founded in 2006, it continues the University of Toronto’s internationally recognized tradition of academic excellence and combines it with practical, real-world policy experience.
Public Policy and Public Administration
The Public Policy and Public Administration M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a comprehensive two-year, full-time programme. This course-based degree provides expert training in democratic governance and strategic advice. Students can choose between a research-focused track or a professional internship placement.
Civil Engineering - Science, Society and Policy
Civil Engineering - Science, Society and Policy from University of Ottawa combines the research strengths and resources of the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University with that of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa.
Public Policy
The Public Policy program at Simon Fraser University is a two-year, full-time program that trains students on both the academic and applied dimensions of public policy.
Public and International Affairs
The MA in Public and International Affairs programme from University of Ottawa involves much more than classroom learning. We provide opportunities for our students to get hands-on experience and learn important professional skills. The programme is available in English or French.
Urban and Regional Studies
The Urban and Regional Studies program at University of Lethbridge offers students in a wide range of disciplines the opportunity to earn a master’s degree by writing a thesis and successfully completing a limited number of courses.

Foundations of Canadian Law
The Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law master programme offered at York University is designed to provide a deep understanding of Canadian law in the key areas of public and private law.
International Public Policy
The International Public Policy programme at Wilfrid Laurier University gives you the ability to engage with leading scholars and policy practitioners in the field of global governance to follow your passion and turn it into a rewarding career.
Public Policy
The Max Bell School of Public Policy's flagship teaching program offered by McGill University is a one-year Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), combining courses in the theory of public policy with courses covering the complexities of the real-world policymaking process.
Public Policy
The Public Policy MPP program offered by University of Saskatchewan 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.
Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy
This graduate program in Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy at the University of Winnipeg will give students advanced training in the Life Sciences in fields ranging from Genomics and Bioinformatics to Natural Resource Management. Students will receive hands-on training in their discipline providing with skills preparing them to work in both academia and industry.
Public Policy
Our students at the Public Policy programme at the University of Regina enjoy great access to professors, opportunity for one-on-one guidance, and a supportive community of students.