Politics and Governance - BA (Hons)
Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
Low 70s
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
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Is this degree for you?
Explore the role of government in society and how it relates to social justice, democracy, citizenship and human rights. In the Politics and Governance degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), you'll learn who makes decisions about local, national and international policy, how decisions are reached and how conflicts are resolved.
Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available
You'll get experience through in-class simulations, community projects, an optional paid co-op, research and analysis, fieldwork and international exchange programs. When you graduate, you'll have the knowledge and skills needed to critically analyze and address our social, economic, environmental and governmental challenges. You'll be ready to effect change and to help find solutions in our increasingly complex world.
The Politics and Governance degree is one of 12 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.1
Double majors:
- Politics and Governance and Criminology
- Politics and Governance and History
- Politics and Governance and Sociology
Concentrations:
- Canadian Democracy
- Politics of Identity
- Public Policy
- World Politics
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
1st & 2nd Semester
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVES: Two Open Electives
Career possibilities:
- Advocacy support
- Campaign manager
- Government relations specialist
- Immigration officer
- Policy analyst
Employer possibilities:
- Department of Justice Canada
- Indigenous Services Canada
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
- United Nations (UN)
Further education:
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Education
- Law
- Public Policy and Administration (MA)
- Social sciences
Breaking down barriers for under-represented 2SLGBTQI+ communities and diversifying Canadian politics
Politics and Governance alumna Kristina Kisin is the Executive Director of ProudPolitics Canada, a non-partisan organization dedicated to diversifying Canadian politics and supporting 2SLGBTQI+ leaders running for public office. She began as an intern in 2021 and has since taken on roles in research, event coordination and program management, leading numerous research and outreach projects, collaborating with progressive partners and contributing to the organization’s growth.
Read more: Alumna Kristina Kisin wants to diversify politics
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,287 - $7,312
Out-of-province: $8,826 - $8,851
International: $36,818 - $36,843
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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"The Politics and Governance program has equipped me with invaluable skills and knowledge, allowing me to thrive in my future endeavours. The diverse curriculum, supportive faculty and unique experiential learning opportunities have significantly contributed to both my personal and academic growth, making my undergraduate journey truly memorable."
- Veda Aziz, Politics and Governance, Class of 2025
The Faculty of Arts programs combine a liberal arts education with something unique: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)'s brand of relevant, practical learning that's designed to make you a well-rounded, informed human being who is also highly employable
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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.