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Master of Cultural Studies

Queen's University

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

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About the program

A four-year Arts major on culture, The arts and the social conditions of cultural production.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • 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 Cultural Studies
  • Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
  • Research and professional practice related to Cultural Studies
  • And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

  • Program Coordinator
  • Research Assistant
  • Project Assistant

Curriculum

  • Twenty-unit degree with 8.0-10.0 units in the major
  • Starting with an introductory visual culture or culture course and a 2000-level core
  • Followed by upper-level seminars on cultural theory and media. Electives draw on literature
  • Philosophy
  • Politics and gender studies
  • A combined major
  • Honours and internship option are available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
  • Typically a B+ average or higher as set by each programme
  • Transcripts and two references
  • Some programmes need a supervisor
  • GRE/GMAT or a writing sample. English: IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE 65 or Cambridge 185.

Accepted academic background

Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Transcripts, Two academic references, Some programmes need a supervisor, GRE/GMAT or writing sample.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Cambridge 185

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • References where required
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of Cultural Studies. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. References where required
  5. English proficiency evidence where required
  6. supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,027 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$2,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKingston
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Science
DepartmentCultural Studies Program
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteQueen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.