AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Atlantic Canada Studies in Halifax Canada | Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,284
(c. USD8,810.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Established in 1983, the graduate program in Atlantic Canada Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach. This program enables students to examine the Atlantic Canada region through multiple lenses. The MA curriculum fosters interdisciplinary exploration of cultural, economic, social policy, and environmental topics.
Atlantic Canada Studies stands out as a distinctive program with a proud legacy.
It offers a vibrant academic setting that combines cross-disciplinary scope with specialized focus.
Students work closely with renowned, prize-winning faculty in a supportive educational atmosphere.
While academically demanding, the program allows customization to individual research interests.
Participants gain from robust connections to Atlantic Canada's scholarly community, cultural institutions, and research facilities.
Minimum duration: 2 years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Honours degree in Atlantic Canada Studies ACST or another discipline with a substantial course content relevant to ACST
Research Proposal A statement of 300 to 500 words specifying your proposed thesis research interests
Samples of academic or other written work 10-25 pages in length
Short description of the courses taken in Atlantic Canada Studies or related courses
Transcripts We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts
Three 3 recommendation forms
A current CV Resume
Official Proof of English Language Proficiency if required
Successful candidates will be required to submit official academic transcripts for each postsecondary institution university college you have attended including exchange transfer and incomplete credit programs. The official transcripts must be sent directly to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research from the host institution in a sealed university college envelope bearing an original university seal or stamp or emailed directly.
Notarized copies of transcripts will not be accepted.
minimum 550 on paper based.
minimum iBT 80 with no band below 20.
International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - minimum 176 with no individual score below 169.
CanTEST - minimum 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0.
Research Proposal A statement of 300 to 500 words specifying your proposed thesis research interests
Samples of academic or other written work 10-25 pages in length
Short description of the courses taken in Atlantic Canada Studies or related courses
Transcripts We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts
Three 3 recommendation forms
A current CV Resume
Official Proof of English Language Proficiency if required
Successful candidates will be required to submit official academic transcripts for each postsecondary institution university college you have attended including exchange transfer and incomplete credit programs. The official transcripts must be sent directly to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research from the host institution in a sealed university college envelope bearing an original university seal or stamp or emailed directly.
Notarized copies of transcripts will not be accepted.
minimum 550 on paper based.
minimum iBT 80 with no band below 20.
International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - minimum 176 with no individual score below 169.
CanTEST - minimum 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0.
Tuition
CAD
12,284