St. John's,
NL,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Folklore in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
|
St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
4,833
(c. USD3,466.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
As the sole English-speaking university in Canada providing complete folklore programs across all academic levels, Memorial plays an integral role in its distinctive community - one deeply rooted in unique ways of life and cultural practices, where exploring and honoring traditions is deemed essential. This creates exceptional prospects for folklorists to develop creative community collaborations and educational engagements.
Over its 50+ year history, Memorial's Folklore Department has established global recognition as a dynamic, inventive, diverse, and exceptionally professional academic unit. Fieldwork in ethnographic research forms the cornerstone of folklore education. Graduate students benefit from outstanding library and archival resources, including access to the Folklore and Language Archive and the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media, and Place.
Program Length (Full-time enrollment):
MA: 2 years
Location: St. John's campus
Application Due Date: January 15 for Fall semester enrollment
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants shall have completed Bachelor’s degree (minimum second class) in Humanities or Social Sciences with minimum 75% average
The minimum English proficiency test scores are as follows:
TOEFL: An aggregate score of 80 (92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
IELTS Academic: An aggregate score of 6.5 (7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
Duolingo English Test: An aggregate score of 115 (125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands, with at least 2 band scores of 60.
MET: A score of 59%.
PTE Academic - Minimum scores of 58 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Application Deadline:
January 15 for Fall admission
Tuition
CAD
4,833