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      The Microprogram in Politics of Transnational and Global Issues consists of 9 course units.

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      Non-degree students

      Students pursuing a Graduate Microprogram, without being admitted to or intending to complete a graduate program, must obtain the prior approval of the academic unit offering the Graduate Microprogram.

      Students must meet the following eligibility:

      To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with specialization or a major in political science or in a related discipline with a minimum average of 75% (B+).

      If you would like to enroll into the Microprogram in Politics of Transnational and Global Issues without being admitted in a graduate studies program, send an email to the graduate studies office of the Faculty of Social Science at scsgrad@uottawa.ca and include the following documents:

        * Two recommendation letters
        * Copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended with your request. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed).
        * Letter of Intent describing your research interest and your knowledge of English and French.
        * Resume required
        * Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, an active knowledge of French or English is essential. All students admitted will have to take at least one of their courses in French, and all students must be capable of reading texts in English and French. In the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French
          Language proficiency test scores equivalencies:
            + TOEFL 580 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 6.0 (Paper-based)
            + TOEFL 92-93/IELTS 6.5 overall – Individual 6.0 (Internet-based)

      The 9 course units correspond to three of the following seminars:

      Course List
        Code                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Title                                                        Units
        9 course units from:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     9 Units                                                    
          POL 7109                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Governance and Globalization                                      
          POL 7111                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Space and Territoriality                                          
          POL 7110                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               International Political Economy                                   
          POL 7112                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Security and Conflict: Contemporary Issues                        
          POL 7119                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Creation and Transformation of States and Political Regimes       
          POL 7120                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Comparative Political Economy                                     
          POL 7121                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Comparative Politics of Identity                                  
        The following courses will also be admissible depending on the selected theme and it’s applicability to the microprogram The Politics of Globalization. The decision about their admissibility will be made yearly prior to inscription in the program:                                                             
          POL 7122                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Selected Topics in Comparative Politics                           
          POL 7103                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Selected Topics in Political Thought                              
          POL 7102                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Selected Topics in International Relations                        
        

        Bilingualism is a requirement in the department of political science. All students must take at least one of their three courses in French.

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