37 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

Cultural Studies
Interdisciplinary in spirit and theoretical in emphasis, Trent University’s Cultural Studies M.A. and Ph.D. programmes focus on contemporary issues in the humanities and social sciences from the perspectives of critical, cultural and political theory.

Arts Administration and Cultural Management
The Arts Administration and Cultural Management graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic is for those who wish to combine their passion for arts, culture and heritage with business acumen and management skills.
Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies
This Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies course from Queen's University multidisciplinary and professionally oriented program provides students with a wide range of course options and professional opportunities, including academia, arts management, programming, media production (from mainstream media to artistic and activist production), and curation.
World Indigenous Studies in Education
The World Indigenous Studies in Education program offered by Queen's University is a unique master’s degree designed for educators, leaders, and changemakers who want to deepen their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and education—without putting their lives on hold.
Hispanic Studies
Hispanic Studies from Western University - Canada delivers a world-class, interdisciplinary academic experience.
Hispanic Studies
The Graduate Program in Hispanic Studies at the University of British Columbia offers a dynamic curriculum focusing on a contextualized knowledge of the languages, literatures, and cultures of Latin America, Spain and other Spanish-speaking communities within the US and Canada.
Communication and Culture
The Communication and Culture MA program at York University focuses on the theory and practice of communication and culture. Offered through a partnership between York and Ryerson, the program capitalizes on the facilities and resources shared by both universities.
Ancient Societies and Cultures
University of Alberta's Department offers the degrees of MA and PhD in the separate disciplines of History, Classics, and Religious Studies, as well as an MA in Ancient Societies and Cultures with an interdisciplinary focus.
Critical Sociology
The Critical Sociology program at Brock University will prepare students to develop sophisticated and rigorous approaches to critical sociological research and analysis.
Popular Music and Culture
Popular Music and Culture from Western University - Canada offers in-depth study of popular music in its musical, cultural, and industrial contexts.
Society, Culture and Politics in Education
The MEd degree concentration in Society, Culture and Politics in Education (SCPE) offered by University of British Columbia addresses the history of education, sociology of education, politics of education, philosophy of education, and cultural aspects of education.
Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE)
The Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE) programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Education degree focusing on decolonisation and traditional knowledges. This flexible course offers full-time or part-time study modes, available on-campus or online, typically completed within two to four years.
Native Studies
The program of Native Studies at the University of Alberta distinctively combines Aboriginal community knowledge and concerns with the scholarly standards and methods of a research-intensive university to offer multidisciplinary education in a rigorous, respectful academic environment attentive to local, national and international concerns.
Divinity
The Divinity programme at Acadia University is a comprehensive three-year Master’s degree designed for aspiring Christian leaders. Available through full-time or part-time study, this flexible course offers online, on-campus, and extension learning modes to prepare students for impactful ministry and theological service.
Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
Modern Languages and Cultural Studies offers MA and PhD degree programs at the University of Alberta in four major areas, or streams: Applied Linguistics, Media and Cultural Studies, Translation Studies, and Transnational and Comparative Literatures.
Education (Societies, Cultures and Languages)
Education (Societies, Cultures and Languages) from University of Ottawa coursework option, is a course-based program designed to deepen your knowledge of education.
Indigenous Studies
The Indigenous Studies program at University of Lethbridge is a critical, multidisciplinary area of study. It engages history, art, music, law, philosophy, and language, among other areas, to address decolonization, revitalization, and resurgence through local, national, and global Indigenous perspectives.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Cultural Studies
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Cultural Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Judaic Studies
The Judaic Studies M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a comprehensive two-year postgraduate programme. Available in full-time mode, this degree explores cultural traditions through diverse academic lenses. Students benefit from expert faculty guidance and internship opportunities within a vibrant research environment.
Languages and Culture (Romance Languages)
Are you looking to add Spanish or French proficiency training to your resumé? The post-degree Languages and Culture (Romance Languages) program from Vancouver Island University combines written, oral and reading comprehension instruction along with a cultural component to develop a deeper understanding of the Romance language.