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Master of Strategic Studies (MSS) Thesis-based in Military and Strategic Studies at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Strategic Studies (MSS) Thesis-based in Military and Strategic Studies is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (Centre for Military and Strategic Studies). Location: 8th floor, Social Sciences Building

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Centre for Military and Strategic Studies  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies requires that all master's students complete core courses and areas of concentration courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Deadlines for the submission of complete applications are available on the Future Students website: . In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts, CMSS requires: a) A four-year bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of at least 3.40 on a four-point scale. b) A writing sample. c) An agreement to supervise by a potential supervisor. d) A research proposal. e) English language proficiency: TOEFL (iBT) with a minimum score of 97 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026); 7.0 on the IELTS test; 68 on the PTE test; a CAEL score of 70 (with no section less than 70); a Duolingo score of 135 (with no subscore below 115); or a Cambridge Proficiency score of 191.

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.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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