Master Of Public Policy - Sustainable Energy And The Environment

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Sustainable Energy and the Environment, all applicants must have:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), with an average of B+ or higher.
• 1.0 credit in university-level micro- and macroeconomic theory (ECON 1000 [1.0] or the equivalent).
• 0.5 credit in PSCI at the 2000-level or higher, dealing with institutions and processes by which governments legitimize and exercise power, ideally in a Canadian setting (PSCI 2003 or equivalent).
• A working knowledge of algebra.

Students whose first language is not English or who have not completed a previous degree at an English speaking university must demonstrate an adequate command of English by attaining, at least, a TOEFL score of 580 (written) or 86 IBT overall with a minimum score in each component of writing – 22; speaking – 22; reading – 20 and listening- 20, or a CAEL score of 70, or an IELTS score of 7.0.

The level of academic performance and potential demonstrated within the degree is more important than the discipline; students may enter the program from a wide variety of academic backgrounds in the social sciences, humanities, sciences, and engineering. Mid-career applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree, but who have demonstrated professional excellence over a number of years of work in the public sector will also be considered.

In some cases, applicants may be admitted to the program despite not having completed one of these prerequisite courses in economics or political science, on the condition that the course be completed with a grade of B- or higher in the first year of the program. It is strongly recommended that students complete the prerequisites before starting the program, to ensure that their progress through the core courses is unimpeded.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton University is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

• Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL, CAEL-CE): 70 (minimum 60 in each band)
• Duolingo English Test (DET): Overall score of 125, with minimum 120 in each integrated sub-score
• IELTS, IELTS Online (Academic): 6.5 IELTS (minimum 6.0 in each band)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) including PTE Online (Academic): 60 overall (minimum 60 in each Communicative Skill)
• TOEFL iBT (including iBT Home Edition):
  • For exams taken before January 21, 2026: 86 (20 in reading and listening; 22 in speaking and writing)
  • For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: 4.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing, 4.5 in reading, listening and speaking)

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

**TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.