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MA Canadian Studies (Concentration in Heritage Planning and Studies) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

MA Canadian Studies (Concentration in Heritage Planning and Studies) is a 4.0-credit master's programme in the 2026-27 Carleton University calendar, offered by the School of Canadian Studies (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Canadian Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The programme totals 4.0 credits. Required courses include M.A. Core Seminar: Conceptualizing Canada (CDNS 5001), Heritage Conservation: History, Principles, and Concepts (CDNS 5401), Heritage Conservation: Theory in Practice (CDNS 5402), Space, Landscape and Identity in Canada (CDNS 5400).

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Entry requirements

Applicants to the M.A. Canadian Studies are required to hold a B.A. Honours (or the equivalent), with at least high honours standing. ##### Qualifying Year Applicants who do not qualify for direct admission to the master's program may, in exceptional cases, be admitted to a qualifying-year program. However, admission to the qualifying-year program does not imply automatic admission to the master's program. At the end of the qualifying-year program the student will be required to apply for entry into the master's program, at which time the School will determine the student's eligibility to enter the program. ##### Proficiency in English Proficiency in English is necessary to pursue graduate studies at Carleton University. All applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy this requirement by presenting a TOEFL score of 600 or higher.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

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