Charlottetown,
PE,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Island Studies - Sustainable Island Communities in Montague Canada | University of Prince Edward Island
University of Prince Edward Island
|
Montague Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
10,975
(c. USD7,841.8)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Islands represent unique ecosystems that demonstrate both strength and fragility when facing shifts in climate, economics, and cultural dynamics. The Sustainable Island Communities specialization merges community development principles with sustainable practices tailored for island environments, offering an innovative graduate-level program. This concentration appeals to students fascinated by the interconnectedness of environmental, economic, political, cultural, and social challenges, while equipping them to drive meaningful community transformation. The curriculum emphasizes applying theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and strategic approaches to actual island scenarios across the globe. Today, nearly all institutions—both public and private—integrate sustainability planning into their operations, including measures to address climate change.
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in diverse fields such as community economic development, natural resource conservation, sustainable farming, regional planning, renewable energy systems, environmental advisory services, sustainability leadership roles, and positions with global entities like the UN, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, World Watch, Greenpeace, and WWF. Government agencies focused on sustainability and environmental stewardship at local, national, and international levels also offer promising career paths. Students gain additional advantages through UPEI's Institute of Island Studies and its UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
In the following it must be understood that the standard of reference is the typical Canadian university curriculum and university system.
Admission to a graduate degree program as a regular student is granted, on recommendation of the Department concerned, to:
the holder of an Honours or majors baccalaureate or its equivalent.
a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer from provisional student category as described below.
The minimum requirement for admission to graduate studies in the Faculty of Arts is a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in an honours or majors program or equivalent from a recognized university or college. The applicant will ordinarily be expected to have achieved an average of at least second class (B, i.e. 70% to 79.9%) standing in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years.
IELTS (Academic) - 7 in writing and no band lower than 6.5, TOEFL Paper-based test - 600 TWE 6, TOEFL Internet-based test - 100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing, 22 in reading and listening
Admission to a graduate degree program as a regular student is granted, on recommendation of the Department concerned, to:
the holder of an Honours or majors baccalaureate or its equivalent.
a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer from provisional student category as described below.
The minimum requirement for admission to graduate studies in the Faculty of Arts is a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in an honours or majors program or equivalent from a recognized university or college. The applicant will ordinarily be expected to have achieved an average of at least second class (B, i.e. 70% to 79.9%) standing in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years.
IELTS (Academic) - 7 in writing and no band lower than 6.5, TOEFL Paper-based test - 600 TWE 6, TOEFL Internet-based test - 100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing, 22 in reading and listening
Tuition
CAD
10,975