MA Indigenous Studies at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Indigenous Studies (MA) program reflects Indigenous perspectives in teaching and research. As a student in the program, you will learn about Indigenous history and gain an understanding of unique worldviews. You will also gain skills in research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork, and refine your writing ability.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Indigenous Studies (MA) program accepts applications for Fall entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Department of Indigenous Studies offers programs of study leading to a Master of Arts in Indigenous Studies. The MA program offers a Thesis route consisting of a combination of coursework and a thesis component, and a Major Research Paper (MRP) route, consisting of additional coursework and a major paper.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the Indigenous Studies (MA) program, you must have a four-year degree with a major in Indigenous Studies (formerly Native studies) or equivalent. Students who have a 4-year degree in a discipline other than Indigenous Studies, with some combination of courses in any discipline where a minimum of 50% of the content is dedicated to Indigenous issues, major research papers on Indigenous topics, Honours/advanced research papers on Indigenous issues, and language courses or proficiency. Students who do not meet this equivalency will be required to take additional courses to meet the requirement for 30 credit hours of Indigenous studies courses.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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