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Master of Canadian Studies
- Lethbridge, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An interdisciplinary Arts major on Canadian society, Culture and identity.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Canadian Studies
- Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Canadian Studies
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Teaching
- Journalism
- Foreign affairs
- Library science
- Law
- Public administration
- Politics
- Cultural arts coordination
- Public relations
- Business
Curriculum
- Twenty-unit degree with 8.0-10.0 units in the major: introductory Canadian politics and Canadian history
- Two 2000-level Canadian politics courses
- A 3000-level seminar and a 4000-level capstone
- Plus 5.0 units of Canadian-emphasis electives from several disciplines and the arts and science core.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the discipline or a related one with at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 20 graded courses
- Most thesis programmes need a supervisor secured before applying
- English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the discipline or a related one (MMgt: any degree, Less than 5 years post-degree experience, Non-business degree), Most thesis programmes also require a supervisor to be secured before applying
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section
- PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part)
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Completion Evidence
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission requirements
- fees
- supporting documents and deadline. Secure a potential supervisor if the programme requires one. Apply or resume your application online at the university website and pay the 150 CAD fee online. Have official transcripts mailed directly to the Admissions Office. Referees submit letters online. Have English test scores sent by the testing body (conditional language admission exists). Contact the International Centre (the admissions office) for study permit questions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,195, $18,195 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lethbridge Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts & Science |
| Department | Canadian Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time University of Lethbridge graduate students are considered for competitive internal graduate research funding, Including the University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award. Award amounts, Programmes and terms vary, Funding is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,195, $18,195 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,100 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section, PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part), Duolingo Cambridge 176.