Program Overview for MA in Atlantic Canada Studies in Canada:
The Canadian Interdisciplinary Atlantic Studies Graduate Program was established in 1983. Students in this project can study Atlantic Canada from a variety of perspectives. The master's program encourages students to develop interdisciplinary methods to study culture, economics, social policy, and the environment.
The Benefits of Doing Atlantic Canada Studies at Saint Mary’s
- Atlantic Canada Studies is a unique program with an illustrious history.
- The program provides a dynamic learning environment with a powerful blend of interdisciplinary breadth and disciplinary depth.
- You’ll have access to award-winning and distinguished faculty in a student-focused learning environment.
- The program is rigorous but flexible enough for you to pursue your own interests.
- You’ll benefit from strong linkages to the Atlantic Canada Studies network of agencies, museums, archives, and scholars.
The eligibility for MA in Atlantic Canada Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
To be considered, an applicant shall hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.3 scale), over the last 60 credit hours or equivalent, from an institution recognized by the Senate and shall know the proposed field of specialization satisfactory to the graduate program concerned. Individual programs may have a higher requirement. Preference will be given to applicants who hold an honors degree.
In addition, admission will be granted only to those students who show a high promise of success in postgraduate study, as demonstrated by the results of appropriate tests and their records of previous academic accomplishments. See the regulations listed under each graduate program for specific additional minimum requirements for admission to that program.
Additional Documents Required:
- Supplemental Form
- Research Proposal: A statement of 300 to 500 words specifying your proposed thesis research interests.
- Sample(s) of academic or other written work (10-25 pages in length).
- Short description of the courses taken in Atlantic Canada Studies or related courses.
- Transcripts: We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.
- Three (3) recommendation forms.
- A current CV/Resume.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Atlantic Canada Studies to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Atlantic Canada Studies in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 80
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the MA in Atlantic Canada Studies are:
CA$10,000.00
CA$2,000.00
CA$50,000.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Atlantic Canada Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$14,434.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Atlantic Canada Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,854.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
Full-time students admitted to the program may be eligible for funding administered by Saint Mary’s University. Funding recommendations are made by the program All successful applicants are automatically considered for graduate funding. Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships.
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Dr. Karly Kehoe
902-420-5757
karly.kehoe@smu.ca
McNally North 218
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