{"id":5036,"date":"2026-11-13T14:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T19:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/?p=5036"},"modified":"2026-11-13T14:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T19:00:36","slug":"bpapm-program-changes-coming-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/2026\/bpapm-program-changes-coming-in-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"BPAPM Program Changes Coming in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        BPAPM Program Changes Coming in 2027\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-2xl md:text-3xl lg:text-4xl lg:leading-[3rem] pb-4 after:w-8 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        BPAPM Program Updates: More Choice, More Flexibility, More Opportunities\n                    <\/h2>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) program is evolving to provide students with greater flexibility, clearer academic pathways, and more opportunities to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The updated program builds on BPAPM&#8217;s strong interdisciplinary foundation while giving students more freedom to explore different areas of public policy, international affairs, development, and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-new\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s New?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The updated BPAPM program will include three concentrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development and Human Rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Policy and Administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students will also have the opportunity to deepen their expertise through optional streams that align with their concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1024x683.png\" alt=\"q\" class=\"wp-image-5027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-512x341.png 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-320x213.png 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"concentration-and-stream-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concentration and Stream Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Development and Human Rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Global Economic Relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public Policy and Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International Policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Security, Defence and Intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Economic Relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This structure allows students to focus their studies while maintaining the flexibility to pursue their individual interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"more-flexibility-throughout-your-degree\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Flexibility Throughout Your Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students will have more elective space than before, creating additional opportunities to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore subjects outside their concentration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue a minor or certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study additional languages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take courses that support their career goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a more personalized academic experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether students are interested in policy analysis, international affairs, economics, communications, or social issues, the updated program provides more room to shape their degree around their aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"q\" class=\"wp-image-5026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1-512x341.png 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1-320x213.png 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Designer-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"new-combined-honours-option-public-policy-and-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Combined Honours Option: Public Policy and Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major addition to the program is a new Combined Honours degree in Public Affairs and Policy Management and Communication and Media Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pathway is designed for students who want to understand both how public policy is developed and how ideas, policies, and information are communicated to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The combination of policy and communication expertise prepares graduates for careers that require strong analytical and communication skills in government, non-profit organizations, public affairs, advocacy, media relations, and related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Combined-Honours-Overview-1024x576.png\" alt=\"q\" class=\"wp-image-5025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Combined-Honours-Overview-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Combined-Honours-Overview-512x288.png 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Combined-Honours-Overview-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Combined-Honours-Overview-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Combined-Honours-Overview-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/11\/Combined-Honours-Overview.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"looking-ahead\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These changes will give students more choice and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The updated program will offer new concentrations, more elective options and a new Combined Honours degree in Public Affairs and Policy Management and Communication and Media Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students will continue to develop the skills they need to understand public issues, create policy solutions and communicate ideas clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a current <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Public Affairs and Policy Management<\/strong> student? Learn how these changes may affect your degree by following this <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bpapm\/papm-program-changes\/\">link<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The draft of the new Year-by-year guide will be available on the website soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) program is evolving to provide students with greater flexibility, clearer academic pathways, and more opportunities to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals. 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