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MA/MS in Public Policy, Administration & Law

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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Offered by York University in Toronto, Canada, MA/MS in Public Policy, Administration & Law is a master's degree in Law programme.

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Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Law

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: futurestudents.yorku.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) is an executive-style professional graduate program for those working in or entering the public, government-business, or nonprofit sectors. The curriculum centres on constitutional and administrative law, public sector ethics, social justice, and public sector management, combining core coursework with applied policy analysis. Courses are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends so that working professionals can complete the program alongside full-time employment, typically within two years. Admission is intended for applicants with several years of relevant work experience in government, business-government relations, or the nonprofit sector, or an undergraduate degree closely related to public policy and administration. Graduates receive the Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law credential and are prepared for senior analytical, regulatory, and management roles across the public and nonprofit sectors of Canada and abroad.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum B+ average, and should have at least five years of significant work experience in the public, business-government, or nonprofit sector, or an undergraduate degree related to public policy and administration. Applications require three letters of recommendation, a resumé or CV, a sample of written work, and a statement of interest. English-language proficiency requires a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 (or 5 on the new scale for tests from January 2026) or an IELTS Academic score of 7.5, or an equivalent.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About York University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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