Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in East Asian Studies (Thesis-based) in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,746.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MA thesis program in East Asian Studies offers graduate students rigorous academic preparation and deep methodological expertise in Asian cultural studies. This foundation equips program alumni for diverse professional paths while serving as a springboard for further academic pursuits. Our graduates frequently gain admission to prestigious PhD programs across North America, while others enter public service, corporate roles, or positions with organizations requiring specialized knowledge of East Asian societies.
With an ideal balance of scale and personalization, our program supports varied research interests while ensuring close faculty mentorship. We emphasize professional skill development, offering guidance in academic publishing, funding proposals, and PhD application strategies. Unique features include preparatory language training through our "Qualifying Year Abroad" option and specialized support for international students transitioning to Western academic methodologies, including those holding foreign MA degrees seeking North American doctoral opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. All applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation
Curriculum vitae,
Three reference letters submitted directly to the online application system,
Research proposal,
Writing sample (5-15 pages, in English) this should be an academic paper on a subject closely related to the proposed field of graduate study
Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement). Any one of the following is acceptable:
a minimum TOEFL score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based test) or equivalent,
an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 on each band.
Curriculum vitae,
Three reference letters submitted directly to the online application system,
Research proposal,
Writing sample (5-15 pages, in English) this should be an academic paper on a subject closely related to the proposed field of graduate study
Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement). Any one of the following is acceptable:
a minimum TOEFL score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based test) or equivalent,
an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 on each band.
Tuition
CAD
9,406