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98 Master's degrees offered by the university
Political Science
At the Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Department of Political Science offers graduate courses, a graduate diploma and supervises MA students in all the major subfields of the discipline, including international relations, comparative politics, Canadian politics, public policy, and political theory.
Humanities
The Humanities programme at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a two-year, full-time M.Phil. degree. This interdisciplinary course explores human culture and values through a public study mode. It provides a unique platform for students to engage with historical and contemporary issues within a vibrant academic community.
Linguistics
The Department of Linguistics at the Memorial University of Newfoundland maintains strong links between teaching and research, with emphasis on data-driven, theoretically informed inquiry into aboriginal languages, language variation and change, and language acquisition.
Environmental Policy
The M.A. in Environmental Policy at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a rigorous, interdisciplinary programme focused on contemporary environmental debates. This public study mode degree lasts one to two years, combining theoretical methodology with practical internships to prepare students for the global labour market.
Psychology
The Department of Psychology at the Memorial University of Newfoundland has approximately 30 faculty members and 60 graduate students. Faculty have active research programs in many areas of psychology, many of which rely on volunteers from the community.
Physics and Physical Oceanography
The Physics and Physical Oceanography M.Sc. at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a research-focused programme. This full-time course typically lasts two years and is delivered via a public study mode. Students engage in advanced scientific inquiry, benefiting from a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
Social Work
The School of Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland has grown to become the largest east of Montreal since its inception in 1963 and its MSW and PhD programs are taught by an internationally recognized faculty. Memorial’s PhD in Social Work program is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada.
Food Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland's Food Science graduate program provides an advanced education with the goal of preparing students for a career in research or other STEM disciplines. We offer MSc and PhD programs, and many of our MSc students successfully transfer to PhD.
Process Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland offers MASc and MEng, in various engineering disciplines, including Civil, Communications, Computer, Electrical, Process Engineering. Faculty expertise encompasses a wide cross-section of specialties and backgrounds; many faculty members have broad industrial experience and complement their teaching and research programs with consultancy services.
Energy Systems Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland offers MASc and MEng, in various engineering disciplines, including Civil, Communications, Computer, Electrical, Energy Systems Engineering. Faculty expertise encompasses a wide cross-section of specialties and backgrounds; many faculty members have broad industrial experience and complement their teaching and research programs with consultancy services.
Anthropology
The Anthropology M.Sc. at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a comprehensive postgraduate programme offered in public study mode. Students can choose between a one-year coursework track or a two-year thesis-based route involving ethnographic fieldwork, providing flexible academic paths over a 12 to 24-month duration.
Human Genetics
Memorial University of Newfoundland's graduate program in Human Genetics will enable students to pursue academic studies and research towards an MSc or PhD degree in a number of areas of genetics. The Faculty members have multi-disciplinary research expertise.
Nursing
Memorial University offers exciting Nursing programs for students who wish to continue their nursing education. The Nursing program is offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Earth Sciences
Memorial University of Newfoundland has one of the largest and most diverse Earth Sciences departments in Canada. With 30 faculty members, 15 staff members, and leading-edge teaching and research facilities, the department is able to offer high quality graduate degree programs.
Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology
At the Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Program (CABE) is an interdisciplinary graduate program focused on animal behaviour and behavioural ecology.
Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland offers thesis-based graduate programs leading to master of engineering (MEng) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering. The graduate programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science have grown tremendously in the past few years
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry of Memorial University of Newfoundland is one of the largest Chemistry departments in Atlantic Canada, with 23 faculty, 13 permanent laboratory instructors and instructional assistants, and a number of support and research staff.
German Language and Literature
The German Language and Literature M.A. at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme. This public course offers both thesis and course-based routes, focusing on advanced linguistic skills and cultural analysis to prepare students for diverse professional or academic paths.
Aquaculture
The Aquaculture M.Sc. at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a two-year, full-time interdisciplinary programme. This public research degree focuses on marine and freshwater flora and fauna. Students engage in advanced scientific training and thesis work to support the global sustainable seafood industry.
French Studies
The M.A. in French Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a two-year, full-time research programme. It focuses on francophone culture, linguistics, and literary theory. Delivered in a public study mode, this degree provides a rigorous foundation for doctoral research or professional careers in translation and education.