Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Legal Studies - African Studies [Collaborative Specialization] in Ottawa Canada | Carleton University
Carleton University
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,673
(c. USD14,110.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Focused on the intersection of law and societal change, this interdisciplinary MA program offers students an opportunity to cultivate a thorough, analytical perspective on legal systems. It examines how individuals interact with and contest legal frameworks, evolving regulatory approaches, and the connections between law, national identity, citizenship, and inclusion. Students engage with active research initiatives and seminar programs hosted by the Department of Law and Legal Studies, such as the Jurisprudence Center and Graduate Culture Seminar.
As Canada's inaugural program of its kind, Carleton University's collaborative PhD with a Specialization in African Studies caters to master's graduates in humanities and social sciences. Through cross-disciplinary research, it enables scholars to enhance their specialized knowledge while gaining substantial expertise in African Studies.
The collaborative master's program with an African Studies Specialization is tailored for Carleton University graduate students enrolled in participating programs across Arts and Social Science, Public Affairs, and the Sprott School of Business. It provides interdisciplinary engagement to broaden their academic foundation with specialized knowledge in African Studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The requirement for admission into the M.A. program in Legal Studies is an Honours bachelor's degree or the equivalent, with at least high honours standing.
Applicants will be considered for admission on the basis of their academic background and standing. Where relevant, previous professional experience may be taken into account.
The Supervisor of Graduate Studies may, in some circumstances, recommend that applicants with exceptional promise who have less than BA (Honours) status be admitted into a qualifying-year program designed to raise their standing to honours status.
Applicants without a background in law may be required to complete one or more designated courses from the department's undergraduate program before taking courses towards the master's degree.
IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.
Applicants will be considered for admission on the basis of their academic background and standing. Where relevant, previous professional experience may be taken into account.
The Supervisor of Graduate Studies may, in some circumstances, recommend that applicants with exceptional promise who have less than BA (Honours) status be admitted into a qualifying-year program designed to raise their standing to honours status.
Applicants without a background in law may be required to complete one or more designated courses from the department's undergraduate program before taking courses towards the master's degree.
IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.
Tuition
CAD
19,673