Liberal Studies (MA) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

This program, which leads to a master of arts in liberal studies (MALS), is for adults returning to part-time study. The program, which is affiliated with the department of humanities, is offered at Simon Fraser University Vancouver during evening and weekend hours.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Graduate Liberal Studies Program | Duration: nine terms | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of course work and either two extended essays, a project, or a course work option for a minimum of 35 units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. In addition to the normal graduate admission requirements, applicants must satisfy the liberal studies graduate program committee of academic suitability requirements and demonstrate readiness through reference letters, written work samples, and normally an interview. Exceptionally, the graduate program committee may recommend admission to those who do not meet normal requirements but whose strong credentials and demonstrated competence due to prior experience, are particularly suited.

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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