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Master of Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies

Trent University

  • Peterborough, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Interdisciplinary master's examining Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Analyze advanced concepts in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies
  • Apply research and professional methods
  • and communicate evidence-based solutions. Suggested learning areas: Students build a base in methodological
  • Theoretical approaches to current scholarship
  • Environmental politics.

Career outcomes

  • Program Coordinator
  • Administrative Officer
  • Research Assistant
  • Operations Assistant
  • Project Assistant

Curriculum

  • Students build a base in methodological and theoretical approaches to current scholarship
  • Then complete a thesis (24 months) or a major research paper (12 months). Research areas include Indigenous peoples in Canada
  • Environmental politics
  • Political economy and labour
  • and women and gender.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year honours bachelor degree or equivalent with a B+ (77%) average in the last two years (some programmes higher or lower)
  • Programme prerequisites
  • English proficiency proof.

Accepted academic background

Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university, International degrees converted to the Ontario equivalent, Program-specific prerequisites.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for requirements and deadline (Fall intake normally 1 February. Apply online through OUAC and pay the application fee (125 CAD research programmes
  2. 140 CAD professional programmes). Upload transcripts
  3. Two references
  4. A plan of study or statement
  5. A CV and English proficiency proof (Duolingo is not accepted). Offers usually follow 2 months after the deadline. Some programmes ask for a deposit to hold a place. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,050 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$48,498 CAD

Program details

CampusPeterborough
Faculty or schoolSchool of Graduate Studies
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.