Overview

The Interdisciplinary Studies program at University of New Brunswick has grown rapidly and with over 70 students is now the single largest PhD program at UNB.

The M IDST and PhD IDST programs are supported by over 75 faculty members at UNB Fredericton and UNB Saint John across all major disciplines. The program is recognized for its high quality students, and its program diversity and flexibility.

A course of study for the M IDST degree includes:

Coursework: Relevant courses are selected from those offered by IDST and in the graduate programs and faculties across the university. Coursework normally includes six graduate courses, two of which may be independent study/directed reading courses with a maximum of two courses taken at another university.

Research Proposal: The proposal outlines the research question, relevant literature, methodology, and research design of the proposed study. An oral presentation of the proposal is also required. The Supervisor and Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee must approve the proposal and oral examination, and Ethics approval (if appropriate) must be obtained before the research can proceed.

Master's Thesis: The thesis incorporates all of the elements of the research proposal outlined above plus the documentation and analysis of a student's actual research project. The presentation of the thesis and subsequent oral examination must meet all of the requirements as outlined in the UNB Calendar, 22 A.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Independent Study
Ethics and Canadian Law In Aging & Dementia Care
Global Issues in Aging
Methods in the History of Ideas
Managing the Creative Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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100

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65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must secure a research supervisor before applying.

Masters applicants require a 4 year program (preferably honours or equivalent) with at least an A- average.

International student whose first language is not English must provide language test score results

A background statement

A statement of research

A letter from the supervisor indicating their willingness to supervise the applicant (email is acceptable)

Three academic references

A sample of a sustained piece of academic writing

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work taken at any postsecondary institution attended

Complete application form

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15606 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

8718 CAD / year

≈ 8718 CAD / year

Living costs

Fredericton

Canada

1100 - 2100 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

A course of study for the M IDST degree includes:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Fredericton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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