Overview

There are sound intellectual and practical reasons for pursuing an interdisciplinary program of regional studies. It offers a unique combination of social-scientific and cultural-historical perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

The Atlantic Canada Studies program at Saint Mary's University takes an interdisciplinary approach to three areas of specialization:

the culture,

political economy, and

resource development of the region.

Students learn to apply the conceptual perspectives and analytical tools of one or more academic disciplines in their research and study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Cultures of Atlantic Canada

Material Cultures of Atlantic Canada

Cultural Studies: Theory and Method

Environmental History of Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Ecology and Resources — Contemporary Perspectives

Reading the Landscapes of Atlantic Canada — Ecological Connection to Place

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies General Studies View 18 other Masters in General Studies in Canada

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An online application form plus the $110 processing fee (non-refundable) (Visiting/upgrading $40 non-refundable application fee).

A supplemental form (if required by program).

Official proof of English language proficiency (if required).

Recommendations: Upon completion of the referee section of your online application, your referees will be sent a secure link in order to provide a reference. Recommendation Forms MUST be sent from the referees professional email address (ie. NOT Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, 163, qq, etc). Academic references are preferred for research based programs.

We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale/legend with their unofficial transcripts. This gives the program a clear official explanation to assist with interpreting marks/GPA. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.

Additional documentation required by the program

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12284 CAD / year

≈ 12284 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5547 CAD / year

≈ 5547 CAD / year

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 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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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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