Royal Roads University Victoria , Canada Overview
At Royal Roads University , we understand that your job and personal life can’t always take a backseat to your education. That’s why we offer graduate degrees that equip you for the professional demands of life while enabling you to meet the personal ones.
Proximity to the RRU campus doesn’t have to be an issue. Our graduate students succeed because they’re given the chance to achieve a healthy balance between the real world and a real-world education.
The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Blended) taught at the Royal Roads University offers comprised of elements from other RRU programs, enabling us to provide an education shaped by your unique aspirations.
Students benefit greatly from an individualized education that offers programs pursuant to their unique interests and schedules, while employers are attracted to candidates capable of meeting the specific demands of the professional world. That’s how everyone wins. That’s why Royal Roads graduate students are always in demand.
This graduate degree program is offered in two formats: online or a blended delivery that combines online coursework with one on-campus residency. And since we’re committed to providing individualized education, all of our students work closely with our program head to develop individual academic plans tailored to their specific needs.
Drawing from two or more areas of study, this unique system enables Royal Roads graduate students to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study that combines personal passion and professional interest.
Opportunities
Royal Roads University draws more than just master’s students seeking an active role in the design of their educational experience. It also attracts driven, focused individuals who want more from their careers and who share a common desire to apply their education meaningfully throughout their organizations and communities.
Most of our graduate students are already working professionals. That’s why we’re committed to providing a program that integrates professional experience with a practical education.
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Courses include:
- Theory in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Academic Writing and Critical Thinking Across Disciplines
- Social Science Research Methods
- Global Perspectives on Indigenous Ways of Knowing
- LGBTQ2S+ Global Issues and Community Engagement
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies General Studies & Classics American StudiesMore information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3.33 (required)
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 88 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum GPA of ‘B+’ (3.33/4.33).
- Normally, a minimum of three years of professional experience.
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17744 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 35489 CAD for the full programme and a duration of 24 months. -
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14455 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 28910 CAD for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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