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Diploma in Northern Studies (Type 3) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Northern Studies is a 3.0-credit interdisciplinary graduate credential on northern and Arctic issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Northern Studies  |  Duration: 3.0 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students take the NRTH 5000 and NRTH 5001 core seminars (2.0 credits), the introductory northern field course, a research methods course and electives on northern topics.

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Entry requirements

Honours or four-year degree with B+ standing. Customarily, applicants will have degrees in the environmental sciences, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, geography, or a related field. Two letters of reference that indicate why the applicant is likely to succeed in the program. The referees must have a university degree, and preferably a graduate qualification. Applicants with degrees in other disciplines may present professional experience to supplement their academic record. In such cases, additional references may be requested as well as an interview with the applicant. Referees must have a university degree, and preferably a graduate qualification. A 500-word letter from the applicant outlining the reasons for wishing to enrol in the Diploma program, including comment on why they desire an interdisciplinary academic experience, why they expect to succeed in an interdisciplinary environment, and a proposed course schedule that will enable timely completion.

Duration: 3.0 credits

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