University of Ottawa | Faculty of Social Sciences
Joint Honours BSocSc in Economics and Political Science with placement
(4 years/120 credits)
By default, all students follow this sequence.
1 ST YEAR OF STUDIES (10 COURSES/30 CREDITS):
FALL SESSION (15 CREDITS/5 COURSES):
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ENG1100: Workshop in Essay Writing
POL1101: Introduction to Political Science
ECO1104: Introduction to Microeconomics
3 credits (1 course) from:
o MAT1300¹: Mathematical Methods I
o MAT1308: Introduction to Calculus
3 elective credits (1 course)
WINTER SESSION (15 CREDITS/5 COURSES):
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ECO1102: Introduction to Macroeconomics
MAT1302: Mathematical Methods II
3 credits (1 course) from:
o ENG1120: Literature and Composition I: Prose Fiction
o ENG1121: Literature and Composition II: Drama and Poetry
6 elective credits (2 courses)
2 ND YEAR OF STUDIES (10 COURSES/30 CREDITS):
FALL SESSION (15 CREDITS/5 COURSES):
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POL2104: Introduction to Comparative Politics
POL2107: Introduction to Political Thought
ECO2142: Macroeconomic Theory I
ECO2144: Microeconomic Theory I
ECO3150: Probability and Statistics for Economists
WINTER SESSION (15 CREDITS/5 COURSES):
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POL2101: Introduction to Canadian Politics
POL2108: Modern Political Thought I
ECO2143: Macroeconomic Theory II
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ECO2145: Microeconomic Theory II
ECO3151: Introduction to Econometrics
SUMMER SESSION:
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COOP Placement
3 RD YEAR OF STUDIES (10 COURSES/30 CREDITS):
FALL SESSION (15 CREDITS/5 COURSES):
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POL2103: Introduction to International Relations and Global Politics
POL2156: Foundations of Research in Political Science
ECO3132: History of Economic Thought
ECO3145: Mathematical Economics I
ECO3152: Macroeconomic Theory III
WINTER SESSION:
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COOP Placement
SUMMER SESSION (15 CREDITS/5 COURSES):
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6 optional POL credits (2 courses)
9 elective credits (3 courses)
4 TH YEAR OF STUDIES (5 COURSES/15 CREDITS):
FALL SESSION:
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COOP Placement
WINTER SESSION (15 CREDITS/5 COURSES):
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POL3102: Modern Political Thought II
POL3370: Qualitative Analysis in Political Science
ECO3153: Microeconomic Theory III
3 credits (1 course) from list A
3 credits (1 course) from list C
SUMMER SESSION:
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COOP Placement
5 TH YEAR OF STUDIES (5 COURSES/15 CREDITS):
FALL SESSION (15 CREDITS/5 COURSES):
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6 optional ECO credits (2 courses) at the 4000 level
6 optional POL credits (2 courses) at the 4000 level
3 credits (1 course) from list B
LISTS OF OPTIONAL COURSES:
LIST A:
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POL3172: Political Participation and Mobilization in Canada
POL4134: Law, Politics, and the Constitution in Canada
POL4150: Electoral Systems and Political Parties
POL4154: Parliamentary Government in Canada
POL4157: Federalism and Public Policy in Canada
POL4166: Social and Political Thought in Canada
POL4565 : Développement des idéologies sociales et politiques au Québec
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POL3111: International Organizations
POL3115: Comparative Politics of Development
POL4124: The Politics of Security
POL4176: International Political Economy
POL4522 : Multilatéralisme: formes et enjeux
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POL4310: Honours Seminar in Political Thought
POL4320: Honours Seminar in Canadian Politics
POL4330: Honours Seminar in International Relations and Global Politics
POL4350: Honours Seminar in Comparative Politics
POL4930: Honours Seminar in International Relations and Global Politics¹
NOTE:
(1) Students who intend to pursue graduate studies in economics should select MAT1300 or
the sequence MAT1320 and MAT1325 (this last course can be replaced by MAT1322). A
strong background in mathematics helps students succeed in advanced courses and
graduate studies in economics. A Calculus prerequisite is needed for these courses.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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Be registered full-time in the joint honours bachelor of social sciences program in
economics and political science.
Have a minimum CGPA of 6.
Have completed all course requirements up to and including the fall term of second
year.
Have completed the courses ECO3150 and ECO3151 before your first work term.
Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or an international student (authorization
or diplomat).