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Joint Honours BA in Communication and Political Science

Ours is the communication and information age. Analyzing how information is gathered, produced and distributed today helps us understand the communication processes that drive a variety of settings: social, cultural, political, organizational, economic and legal. In this program, you will develop critical and analytical skills in order to evaluate the nature and impact of technology and media on society, organizations and interpersonal relations. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to the latest developments in the field of communication (communication strategies, digital media, evolution of the media industry, advertising, crisis communications, negotiations, etc.). The Department of Communication offers courses in two main areas: media studies and organizational communication (internal and external communication in public and private organizations, health communication, organizational change, etc.). Combining theory and practice, our programs develop your critical and analytical skills and prepare you either for a professional career or for advanced studies.

Politics is omnipresent in our lives. Political science seeks to describe, analyze, understand and assess the principles and power relations that govern social life. It revolves as much around the structures and institutions that define these relations and principles as around the ideas and practices that drive them. It studies everything that influences political life and institutions (ideologies, groups, social movements, etc.) on a local, regional, national and international scale.

Our programs offer in-depth training in political science and encourage critical reflection on pivotal issues like citizenship, identity, political participation, globalization and development, governance and the state, and ethics and democracy. A discipline open to many theoretical and methodological approaches, political science constantly exchanges and shares with other fields. At the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies, you build your knowledge in four subfields of political science: political thought, Canadian and Quebec politics, comparative politics, and international relations and global politics.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Working in Information Technology at the University of Ottawa is a unique experience, incredibly fulfilling, with access to diverse technologies, products, and services.

Our campus, anchored in the heart of downtown Ottawa, offers best-in-class facilities where you can do your best work, with continued investment in infrastructure and technology.

The campus is your gateway to food, culture and nature. Skate on the Rideau Canal, walk to art galleries and explore the Byward Market. The University is more than just a place to work. Immerse yourself in the university experience and campus lifestyle. Attend sports events with your colleagues and cheer the Gee Gees! Feel inspired by this historic city, our lively campus and the people who make it great.

Francophone community
Bilingualism (French and English) is key to who we are and how we work. You’ll be part of the largest French/English bilingual university in the world!

We play a remarkable role enriching Francophone communities in Ontario, across Canada and around the world, while being enriched ourselves on campus.

Diverse, inclusive workplace
We’re united in our mission to open doors through education. We bring together people from diverse backgrounds to create a community where you’re included and encouraged to share your unique perspective.

We actively seek opportunities to remove barriers in our workplace and accommodate your needs. Together, we make uOttawa a welcoming community where everyone belongs.

Feed your curiosity
Fuel your passion for learning through our culture of collaboration, excellence, purpose and curiosity.

As an employee, you qualify for tuition benefits to pursue your interests. With access to courses, programs and diverse learning opportunities like lectures and workshops, your personal and professional growth opportunities are limitless.

Explore different career paths at uOttawa through our commitment to your internal mobility. Create a career where you define your own success.

Our technology reality is vast – software, networks, telecommunications, computer-related services, business assessments, security, architecture
An open Internet policy: access, explore, download, and learn as much as you want in terms of cloud providers (Azure, AWS), Open Source projects (Apache, Drupal), and developer tools (JIRA, GitHub, etc.) – GR8
Varied roles are in our organization with a wide range of diversity: analysis, management, support, development, coding, and more
A growing environment that will provide you with cutting-edge technologies.

Innovate to enrich our community's user experience and partner to build the university of tomorrow with the Digital Campus Transformation Plan
Technology professionals embedded into a culture of collaboration, new ideas, best practices that enable a fun, enriching work environment - IMHO
Talented and diverse teams who actively participate in solutions
A human approach at the management level.

The campus atmosphere has a buzz that is generated by all kinds of personalities who have been attracted to the University which you can now be part of
Access to an athletics complex with a pool and vast library; that’s unheard of in most places
Better work-life balance – YOLO
Convenience of location: centralized, downtown, easy to run errands during lunch time or catch up with friends after work!

Outside-of-the-box thinking, resourcefulness, a sense of humour, teamwork, collaboration and integrity are all important values in our workplace
We want your journey to be more agile, connected, impactful and sustainable to help fulfill your potential
Our mindset: bringing a growing / knowledge industry to the next level.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Test Overall score Writing section

IELTS Academic/ IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake 6.5 6.5

Test Overall score Writing section Listening section Reading section

TOEFL IBT Internet-based 86 22 n/a n/a

TOEFL Home editionnorth_eastexternal link 86 22 n/a n/1

TOEFL Essentialsnorth_eastexternal link. This test also has a speaking section. An 8 is required 8.5 8 8 8

Duolingo English Test

Test Overall score Literacy

Duolingo 120 120

Other tests

Test Overall score Writing section

PTEnorth_eastexternal link 60 60

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiencynorth_eastexternal link 180 n/a

CAELnorth_eastexternal link

A score of 60 is required in the reading, speaking and listening performance sections. 60 60

Language tests

You must achieve the scores below for all programs offered in a direct-entry faculty. Even if you achieve the required score, we reserve the right to have you take language courses if we feel that your knowledge of one of our two official languages is not satisfactory. All language proficiency tests must be completed less than two years before the beginning of the term indicated on your application for admission to the University of Ottawa.

You must submit your French test results through the uOdoc application in your uOzone account.

Test Required score

DALFnorth_eastexternal link (Diplôme approfondi de langue française) C1 or C2

DELFnorth_eastexternal link (Diplôme d’études en langue française) B2 (A score of 16/25 is required in Production écrite)

TCFnorth_eastexternal link (Test de connaissance du français)

*The three mandatory sections are required.

Only the TCF Tout Public and the TCF DAP are accepted for admissions purposes. B2*

TEF – Autres usage, avec 5 épreuvesnorth_eastexternal link B2

University of Ottawa

Ottawa , Ontario ,Canada