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Master of Interdisciplinary Studies

South Dakota State University

Brookings, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Interdisciplinary Studies at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Interdisciplinary Studies can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Assistant or associate professor
Director of an institute of learning
Canada Research Chair

Curriculum

Coursework
A comprehensive exam and a thesis. Applicants submit a 15-20 page proposal explaining why three disciplines are needed and need commitment from three supervisors
One from each discipline.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree transcripts or credential evaluation; minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance (some programmes higher); passport photo page; English proof (TOEFL iBT 4.0
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 100 or waiver); one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE
resume
statement of purpose and recommendations where the programme requires
Minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance; some programmes have higher requirements

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Official bachelor's degree transcript or credential evaluation (incomplete transcript allowed for current final-year students); passport photo page; proof of English proficiency; one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE, resume, statement of purpose and recommendations if the programme requires

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 4.0
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 100
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,200 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Brookings Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	33
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.