Master's of Arts (MA)

A Master of Arts Degree is a graduate program that builds on a foundation of the Bachelor of Arts. Students study a specialized field of the social sciences, developing critical thinking and communication skills that are essential to employers, giving a highly skilled and competitive edge in today's demanding job market. Students in the Master of Arts (MA) program choose from a wide variety of subject areas in which to specialize, including:

• Economics
• Communications
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• International Studies
• Communications
• Psychology
• Archeology
• Geography
• Literature
• Sociology
• English

PROGRAM LENGTH
2 years (average)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree, with good standing (65% +)
English Proficiency: TOEFL 237 (CBT) or IELTS 7.0
Resume (CV) with references

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements can enroll as an unclassified student or in a graduate diploma program to upgrade their English or academic standing.

TUITION
CDN $7,500 to CDN $14,000 per year*
*Tuition fees vary between universities.

Most universities offer scholarships to distinguished applicants who also have the privilege to apply to Co-Op Programs and Teaching Assistant (TA) positions.

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