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The Cultural, Social, and Political Thought concentration in the Master of Arts (MA) program spans multiple disciplines across humanities and social sciences. Built on a cohort-based learning approach, it creates opportunities for cross-disciplinary interaction, scholarly inquiry, peer guidance, and cooperative work. This major's educational objectives focus on developing comprehensive understanding of cultural, societal, and political theories while equipping students with analytical and applied skills for effective community partnerships aimed at driving societal transformation. Upon completing this program, students will have acquired professional capabilities (including peer assessment, public speaking, and analytical reasoning) along with research expertise. Alumni emerge prepared to conduct original, impactful studies that advance interdisciplinary scholarship.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution; Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master’s degree if the applicant is applying for another master’s degree.
English Language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 86.
Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE), taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 63.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70.