Program Overview for MA in European Studies in Canada:
This innovative interdisciplinary program combines humanities and social science perspectives to the study of Europe, both past and present. It aims to provide students with a flexible approach to European Studies that allows for specialization within a core discipline and promotes expertise in European culture, history, and contemporary politics and society.
In the European Studies MA, you will:
- Develop a program of study customized to your research interests
- Work with faculty who are leaders in European Studies
- Develop the ability to look at world issues through a variety of lenses
- Develop critical thinking, communication and analytical skills relevant to your career goals
- Gain intercultural understanding both during your study at the University of Guelph and through international experiences
- Engage in dynamic classroom and research experiences which will help you develop relevant, applicable and valued skills
These are the international student eligibility for the MA in European Studies in Canada
The normal requirement for admission to the European Studies MA program is the equivalent of an Honours degree from a recognized institution with at least a B+ average in the last two years of study. A reading competence in a European language in addition to English is recommended. Coursework for the program is normally done in English. Students wishing to enter the program do so in September. Moreover, you need to submit:
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letter
- Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
- CV/Resume
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in European Studies
The normal requirement for admission to the European Studies MA program is the equivalent of an Honours degree from a recognized institution with at least a B+ average in the last two years of study. A reading competence in a European language in addition to English is recommended. Coursework for the program is normally done in English. Students wishing to enter the program do so in September. Moreover, you need to submit:
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letter
- Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
- CV/Resume
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in European Studies to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in European Studies in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 89
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in European Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$13,675.08 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in European Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$4,755.06 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
Successful applicants are guaranteed competitive funding support: three teaching assistantships (approximately $ 5,925 per assistantship); students with strong qualifications will also receive a top-up scholarship (amounts range from $1000 to $10.000). Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (worth $5000 per semester); the deadline to apply is at the end of October.
Applications received by February 15, will be considered in the first round of selections; however applications received at other times will be considered as well.
Prof. Alan McDougall amcdouga@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Program Assistant: Flora Laird euroma@uoguelph.ca
Note: Most graduate student receive a funding package made up of a number of components. The options may be one or more of the following:
- Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)
- Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
- Graduate Service Assistant (GSA)
- Scholarship (external and/or internal)
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