Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Global Humanities in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
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Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,448.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Global Humanities MA Program offers an interdisciplinary approach, leveraging expertise from faculty across Arts and Social Sciences disciplines. Students can collaborate with the Global Humanities Graduate Program Committee (GPC) to design a customized study plan aligned with their academic interests and objectives.
Admitted candidates begin the program in fall, completing the degree within 24 months through a structured sequence of four courses and a thesis.
Global Humanities graduate students will produce a major thesis (60–80 pages) that: Integrates chapter-based sub-arguments to present a cohesive viewpoint on their selected subject. Shows proficiency in the specialized vocabulary relevant to their area of research.
Communicates discipline-specific concepts accessibly to general readers. Cultivates a distinct academic writing style. Demonstrates strong revision skills to build a logical and insightful argument. Utilizes current citation methods and research tools.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.33 scale, or 3.33 on a 4.33 scale (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.
Submitted evidence of the applicant's ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.
IELTS - Overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. TOEFL IBT - 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.33 scale, or 3.33 on a 4.33 scale (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.
Submitted evidence of the applicant's ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.
IELTS - Overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. TOEFL IBT - 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
Tuition
CAD
6,198