Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Labour Studies [Course based] in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University
McMaster University
|
Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
41,248
(c. USD29,660.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This distinctive program aims to familiarize students with diverse theoretical perspectives and real-world policy discussions concerning labor issues worldwide and within Canada. The curriculum covers an extensive array of subjects including: union mobilization; global workforce trends and migration; spatial aspects of labor; occupational health concerns; and intersections of gender, race, and employment. The Labor Studies MA program adopts a comprehensive view of work, examining both formal employment, domestic unpaid labor, and informal economic activities. Work is analyzed as part of life's broader context, shaped by technological advancements, community dynamics, systemic discrimination, political factors, and government policies.
Graduates emerge equipped for careers in relevant sectors or advanced academic pursuits. Many alumni have secured roles in public service and labor organizations. Our MA holders have pursued diverse career paths such as:
labor union analysts
training coordinators
conflict resolution specialists
academic instructors
organizational leaders
personnel management experts
policy advisors
regional economic planners
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Honours Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent 4-year BA in any discipline with a minimum B+ average (78% from last 10 upper-level half-courses) from an accredited university.
Applications for 2023 entry will open October 1, 2023. Priority given to applications received on or before January 8; however, applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis until programs have filled.
Only complete applications will be reviewed after the deadline. Admission decisions will be communicated in March. Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.
TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet-based), 237 (computer-based) or 580 (paper-based), minimum of 20 per band. Please use TOEFL department code 080 (Other Social Sciences).
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section.
Tuition
CAD
41,248