Our student profiles are a student-led initiative. From 2022-2023, fourth-year Bachelor Public Administration (BPA) student Milena Basciano served as President of the Public Policy & Administration Student Association (PPASA) and has been part of this association since 2019 as an active and engaged student. In the profiles below, our students share their experiences: the challenges, and […]
Use the following resources to benefit your teaching, learning and research work. York Collegium for Public Ethics This is a research group at McLaughlin College. The YCPE organizes workshops and conferences on practical ethics. One of the Collegium's goals is to raise awareness of practical ethics and to facilitate the integration of ethics into the […]
Here are answers to some common questions. If your question is not answered here, please reach out to us. What is the School of Public Policy & Administration? The School of Public Policy & Administration was created as a single unified School on the Keele campus of York University, established in July 2006. The School […]
Not sure what to expect from a career in government? The scope and diversity of the work is immense, but we know (and our alumni can attest to it) that it is incredibly interesting, stimulating, rewarding and offers a great deal of mobility across a variety of positions. Because government affects all sectors of the […]
Our Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) program has many mature students. Whether you are considering a change in career direction or already working in the public or non-profit sectors, our BPA program has a strong-track record of providing a competitive edge. It is therefore common to see students who are completing the BPA as a […]
The School of Public Policy & Administration at York University and its undergraduate student association, the PPASA, invite high school students to submit essays for its 2025 competition. Don't forget to follow us on X and LinkedIn! To learn more about past year's celebrations, please visit our Student, Alumni and Community Recognition Awards Dinner archive. Please help […]
Looking to make a difference? We believe young people have a lot to say when it comes to public policy, innovation and finding solutions. We are eager to hear your ideas and happy to engage in a variety of ways, even before you embark on university studies. Learn about the BPA program and career options […]
Earn course credit – plus essential, in-demand employable skills and experience in the field. You’ll get an unpaid part-time position within an organization where you will focus on a clearly defined project. This opportunity allows you to network within your chosen field and develop valuable work experience while also putting theory into practice. The School […]
Beyond choosing to study Public Administration, you get to customize how you study. In the Specialized Honours version of the Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) program, you get to choose one of three streams: Law, Justice and Public Policy; Management; Policy Analysis. The core curriculum is the same for the first two years of study, […]