PECO 5904-Placement in Political Economy

All Diploma in Work and Labour and MA in Political Economy with a concentration in Work and Labour Students are required to completed either PECO 5904 or PECO 5905 as part of their program requirements. MA in Political Economy students are also eligible to take either course as part your program electives. These courses are ONLY open to students who are in programs offered by the Institute of Political Economy.

Course participants earn credit by contributing to organizations engaged in research, policy, and advocacy activities related to IPE. Students will have opportunities to participate in and contribute to the mission of their placement organizations, develop professional skills, and reflect on career goals.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Institute. Completion of PECO 5002 and completion or concurrent registration in PECO 5503/5504 for Work and Labour students. For all other IPE students, completion of PECO 5000 and at least one elective.

You will gain practical experience in a Work and Labour environment or in political economy. The placement will be approximately 7 hours a week for 12 weeks, one Reflective Practice Questions paper and a workplace assignment that will translate into a research paper.

Placement Handbook

Required Forms

Winter Placement – must apply no later than September 30

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PECO 5904 – Placement in Political Economy Application Form

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