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The MA program is structured to be finished in six consecutive terms (fall-spring-summer, fall-spring-summer), equivalent to two academic years. Core courses are typically finished during the initial two terms of enrollment and must be completed by the third term at the latest. To graduate, students must complete at least 30 credit hours and produce an original thesis based on independent research.
Simon Fraser University provides an outstanding setting for graduate studies and research. The university boasts top-tier research facilities, cutting-edge programs, and internationally acclaimed scholars.
Our students' research covers diverse areas. Faculty members specialize in social theory, research methods, social justice and community-based studies, gender and sexuality, political economy, and social regulation. We offer personalized guidance tailored to each student's research focus. Explore the research projects undertaken by our current graduate students.