University of Ottawa campus

Arts & Humanities

Master of Arts in Security and Defence Studies at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Security and Defence Studies is an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented, course-based degree covering international, national and human security and defence, with opportunities to interact with Ottawa-based security professionals. It is offered in English and French on campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Graduate School of Public and International Affairs  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Four compulsory courses (API 5136 Research Methods for Public Policy, API 6336 Defence Policy and Military Affairs, API 6365 Contemporary Security Studies, API 6399 Capstone Seminar) and six electives, for 30 units.

Career pathways

Security and defence fields.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

To qualify for admission, candidates must hold an honours undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) in political science, sociology, economics, international relations, criminology, peace and conflict studies, international development, anthropology or a related field, with at least a 75% (B+) average (calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines). If applicants do not have degrees in these fields, candidates that have relevant work experience in international, national, and/or human security issues will also be considered. Applicants with degrees in other disciplines may be considered, depending on the relevance of their previous degree to the MASD program. As a condition of adm

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities

Bachelor of Music (BMUS)

University of Ottawa, Canada

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Three terms: fall (September), winter (January) and spring-summer (May and July). Most Arts, Social

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.