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MA Northern Studies at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

MA Northern Studies is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences).

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

What you will study

Programme requirements total 5.0 credits.

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Entry requirements

The minimum requirement for admission to the M.A. or M.Sc. program in Northern Studies is normally an Honours degree (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. Applicants with degrees in other disciplines, or without an honours degree, must demonstrate equivalent experience that may have prepared them for the program. Applicants must present a succinct 500-word statement indicating why they anticipate academic success in an interdisciplinary environment and outlining their motivation for taking this program. Diploma in Northern Studies (Type 2) Enrolment in a master's or doctoral degree program.

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/

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