Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies (MA) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

Admission to this pathway has been suspended effective Fall 2026. Students who wish to pursue interdisciplinary research may do so via a co-supervisory arrangement with academic supervisors from two academic units at SFU. Applicants who wish to pursue this option should reach out to potential academic supervisors before applying to a graduate program.

Faculty: Dean of Graduate Studies | Department: Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: six terms | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of elective course work and a thesis for a minimum of 36 units. Course work must be from at least two different SFU academic units.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. Application information and additional admission requirements are available from the Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies website. Applicants must have a completed bachelor's degree in a related field to their intended home department.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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