The Bachelor’s in Political Science at
Ontario Tech University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Ontario Tech University: Ontario Tech University, located in Oshawa, Canada, is a modern and technology-focused institution. It offers innovative programs in fields such as engineering, business, health sciences, computer science, and more. With a dynamic learning environment, cutting-edge research facilities, and industry partnerships, Ontario Tech University equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Implement strategies for creating sustainable community development policies, which target improved quality of life and address important community justice and planning issues.
What is your passion? This program explores a wide range of issues related to understanding and reimagining the world:
Climate change and environmental sustainability
Community building and rebuilding
Economics and politics
International and local development
Policy creation and implementation
Social justice and poverty
War, peace and protest
This program is unique in that it addresses policy and social justice issues, with a focus on the interrelations of communities including nations, regions, cities, towns, and social movements. It emphasizes strategies for creating sustainable policies for community and international development, improved quality of life, and social justice and community planning.
This interdisciplinary major draws on faculty strengths in political science, sociology, public policy, history, communication and digital media studies, philosophy, legal studies, and economics to give you an integrated multidisciplinary background.
Students also have the opportunity to complete a double major in Legal Studies and Political Science. This double major enables students to receive degrees in both Legal Studies and Political Science in four years. The two programs are especially complementary given law and politics are deeply intertwined. Students learn to navigate how legal systems affect governance, and how power impacts lawmaking and legal decision-making. You will acquire knowledge and skills that especially equip you to enter into the legal profession, including law school.
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Sample courses POSC 1000U – Introduction to Political Science POSC 1200U – Introduction to Democracy in Theory & Practice SOCI 1000U – Introductory Sociology SSCI 1910U – Writing for the Social Sciences COMM 1100U – Introduction to Communication and Digital Media Studies CRMN 1000U – Introduction to Criminology and Justice LGLS 1000U – Foundations of Legal Studies PSYC 1000U – Introductory Psychology POSC 2000U – Canadian Politics POSC 2100U – Global Politics POSC 2200U – Fundamentals of Policy Theory POSC 2300U – Mobilizing for Change POSC 2502U – Community Development and Social Change POSC 3000U – Policy, Democracy and Governance POSC 3800U – Capitalism and Socialism POSC 4000U – International Politics and Policy POSC 4010U – Policy Development POSC 4300U – Special Topics in Political Science POSC 4310U – The Politics of Indigenous Rights POSC 3100U – Political Economy of Global Development POSC 3101U – Inequality, Environment and Development POSC 3102U – Race and Racism in Political Culture POSC 3300U – Building Sustainable Communities POSC 3301U – Eco-Justice POSC 3302U – Environment and Globalization POSC 3303U – Policies for Sustainability POSC 3310U – Indigenous Peoples, Sustainability and Development: A Global Perspective POSC 3600U – Politics of Education in Canada POSC 3700U – Technology, Politics and Social Theory POSC 3750U – American Politics and Political Culture POSC 3751U – Media, War and Conflict POSC 3201U – Rural Communities POSC 3203U – Urban Development POSC 3500U – Equity Policy POSC 3501U – Politics and Poverty POSC 3601U – The Politics of Health POSC 3602U – Labour in the Global Economy POSC 3603U – The Politics of Housing POSC 4005U – Independent Study SSCI 4101U – Honours Thesis I POSC 4104U – Directed Research SSCI 4098U – Practicum SSCI 4103U – Internship SSCI 4102U – Honours Thesis II LGLS 2940U – Legal Research Methods SSCI 2900U – Research Methods SSCI 2910U – Data Analysis SSCI 2920U – Qualitative Research Methods SSCI 1470U – Impact of Science and Technology on Society ENVS 1000U – Environmental Science COMM 2270U – Entertainment Goes Global: from Hollywood to the World LGLS 2120U – International Law SSCI 2020U – Issues in Diversity COMM 3350U – Environmental Communication: Media and Tech for Sustainability COMM 3510U – Work in the Creative and Tech Industries COMM 3710U – Media, Identity and Intercultural Communication CRMN 3045U – Terrorism CRMN 3301U – Green Criminology and Eco-Justice LGLS 3230U – Law and Globalization LGLS 3310U – Indigenous Peoples, Law and the State in Canada LGLS 3700U – Law and Power CRMN 3050U – Police and Society COMM 4420U – Political Communication, Digital Media and Democracy COMM 4710U – Global Media, the Internet and International Relations HLSC 4803U – Global Health COMM 2220U – The Media, Creativity and Culture in Canada COMM 2530U – Advertising as Social Communication LGLS 2200U – Legal Theory SSCI 2101U – Making a Difference: An Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship LGLS 3410U – Labour and Employment Law LGLS 3530U – Intellectual Property COMM 4261U – Online Creator-Entrepreneurs: YouTubers, Influencers, and Streamers CRMN 4020U – Corporate Crime CRMN 4021U – Cybercrime COMM 3310U – Communication for Social Change, Community and Development COMM 3720U – Knowing Your Audience: Audience Studies for Media Professionals and Creators COMM 4610U – The Struggle is Real: Transformation for Communication, Conflict, and Peace CRMN 3040U – Restorative Justice CRMN 3056U – Race-ing Justice LGLS 3300U – Disability and the Law LGLS 3320U – Race, Ethnicity and the Law LGLS 3520U – Law and Technology LGLS 3620U – Human Rights Mediation LGLS 4040U – Law and the Environment LGLS 4070U – Public Governance through Law LGLS 4200U – Law and Social Change SSCI 3910U – Advanced Data Analysis SSCI 3920U – Advanced Qualitative Methods SSCI 4020U – Leadership and Administration For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Political Science. Courses are subject to change without notice.
Ontario Tech University, located in Oshawa, Canada, is a modern and technology-driven institution at the forefront of innovation and research. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and industry collaborations, the university equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the ever-evolving technological landscape. Ontario Tech University offers programs in engineering, business, health sciences, computer science, and more. It provides students with access to cutting-edge research facilities, entrepreneurship opportunities, and a supportive network of faculty and industry professionals.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
