Arts & Humanities
BA African Studies (Combined Honours)
Carleton University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Main intake: Fall (September). January 2027 term is also open for applications.
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The M.A. in Migration and Diaspora Studies is a 5.0-credit graduate program in Carleton's Faculty of Public and Global Affairs, offered through coursework, research essay and thesis pathways. Collaborative specialization options are available in African Studies, Climate Change and Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Faculty: Faculty of Public and Global Affairs | Department: Migration and Diaspora Studies | Duration: 5.0 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Students take the MGDS 5001 Core Seminar and MGDS 5003 Research Seminar, a further 0.5 credit of MGDS 5000-level coursework, and electives from disciplines such as history, political science, sociology, law and international affairs; practicum placements (MGDS 5101) can count for up to 1.0 credit. The pathway ends with additional coursework, a 1.0-credit research essay (MGDS 5908) or a 2.0-credit thesis (MGDS 5909).
M.A. Migration and Diaspora Studies: an Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a B+ average, normally in a humanities or social sciences discipline or an interdisciplinary program. Previous coursework in Migration and Diaspora Studies is an asset, and practical experience working with migrant or diaspora issues is considered. Accelerated pathway for final-year Carleton undergraduates: at least 0.5 credit in MGDS at the 5000 level with a grade of B+ and a minimum overall CGPA of 10.5, or permission of the MDS Program Director.
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.
Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/
Arts & Humanities
Carleton University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Carleton University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Carleton University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Carleton University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Carleton University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Carleton University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Carleton University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Carleton University, Canada
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