Overview

The Master of Arts program in Geography from Saint Mary's University is open to students from both major streams of the discipline (human and physical), and serves the region’s growing demand for advanced study in the discipline.

The degree combines both coursework and thesis, but the primary focus will be on the production of an original research thesis. Thesis work is weighted at 12 credit-hours, with additional required courses and elective courses at 6 credit-hours each.

Goals

To provide an opportunity for Geography degree graduates to undertake Masters level study and research in Geography at a Maritime Provinces university.

To provide an opportunity for students to undertake Masters level study and research focused on the geography of the Maritime Provinces.

To fully utilize and enhance the research capabilities of faculty members within the Saint Mary’s University Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Philosophy of Geographic Thought

Research Design and Implementation

Thesis Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography View 33 other Masters in Geography in Canada

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, the normal qualification for entry will be an honors B.A. or B.Sc. degree in Geography, or an honors degree in a cognate discipline with substantial course content relevant to geography, or a degree which the department deems to be equivalent (to include, at minimum, a cumulative grade point average of at least B).

At the discretion of the department, a student may be admitted to the program subject to the satisfactory completion of prescribed qualifying work.

Tuition Fee

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International

12284 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12284 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

5547 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5547 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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