MA in Interdisciplinary Studies in Prince George Canada | University of Northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia | Prince George Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 7,797
(c. USD5,596.27)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDIS) program spans multiple academic fields, allowing faculty from various graduate programs to contribute. As such, the IDIS Graduate Program invites all qualified faculty members to serve as supervisors.

Significant breakthroughs in knowledge and creativity often occur beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. Innovation frequently emerges when we reduce, connect, or eliminate these boundaries entirely. The University of Northern British Columbia offers two pathways for interdisciplinary exploration.

The MA in Interdisciplinary Studies allows students in Humanities and Social Sciences to pursue academic growth beyond conventional disciplinary limits. Similarly, the MSc option provides Physical and Life Sciences students with opportunities to transcend traditional academic boundaries. Prospective students should contact the IDIS Program Chair for guidance on selecting the right option and designing a study plan aligned with their research goals.


The MA in Interdisciplinary Studies offers both coursework and thesis formats, with students typically starting in the course-based program. Those wishing to switch to thesis work may apply after completing 15 credit hours. The MSc program is exclusively thesis-based.

Both the MA (coursework or thesis) and MSc (thesis) programs require at least 27 credit hours and can generally be finished within two years.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

In general applicants to a Masters degree program must hold a fouryear Baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with a Cumulative GPA equivalent to at least 3.00 B at UNBC To submit your application online you will need Scanned copies of transcripts for all postsecondary institutions attended unofficial transcripts Be sure to include both the front and back side of the transcript in your upload International applicants should also ensure they upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English and their proof of degree Official transcripts will be required if admitted including notarized English translations as required More information can be found on the transcripts page A statement of academic interest Name and contact information for your references an institutional email address is required Note that your references should be submitted no later than 2 weeks after the published deadline for your program Please review our guide to tracking your application to monitor receipt of your references In general applicants to a Masters degree program must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution. Domestic applicants are normally required to have a minimum overall average of 3.00 B for third and fourth-year courses. Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency may be any one of the following TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test with not less than 20 in any of the reading listening writing or speaking components or equivalent other TOEFL score UNBCs institutional TOEFL code is 0320. IELTS International English Language Testing System academic score of at least 6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules. CAEL Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or the CAEL CE overall 70 with no subtest below 60. MELAB Michigan English Language Assessment Battery 85 final score with 3 in the speaking test. A final grade of 3.00 B or better in both the UNBC English Language Studies 50 and English Language Studies 170 obtained concurrently and prior to application for graduate admission. A final grade of 3.00 B or better in an articulated BCCAT EAP 4 program prior to application for graduate admission.

Tuition CAD 7,797

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