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Overview
Students can complete this program as a Master of Arts, Master of Science or as a Graduate Diploma
All of the programs are designed to give interdisciplinary training and experience in Northern Studies and all students are required to begin their studies with a field course of about one week in length. This Northern Studies MA/MSc program at Carleton University is a residential field course that will take place too far from Ottawa for daily commuting. The introductory field course is a prerequisite for the core courses that are integral to the degrees and diplomas. Students in the degree program are required to take a work placement in Ottawa or the North, a second field course in northern Canada, and a comprehensive examination.
Career Opportunities
The Northern Studies graduate program at Carleton University aims to assist students and northern professionals who need further academic experience to advance their career ambitions. Career possibilities range from government to private business and non-profit organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Core Seminar: Northern Environments, Northern Societies, Northern Policy
- Core Seminar: Northern and Arctic Issues
- Northern Field Course
- Field Course in Canada’s North
- Practicum in Northern Studies
- Comprehensive Examination
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 86
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Public Policy Political Science View 82 other Masters in Public Policy in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA B+
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 86
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours degree (or four-year degree) with B+ standing.
- Customarily, applicants will have degrees in the environmental sciences, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, geography, or a related field.
- Applicants with degrees in other disciplines, or without an honours degree, must demonstrate equivalent experience that may have prepared them for the program
Tuition Fee
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International
18463 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18463 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
6657 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6657 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Ottawa
1168 - 1925 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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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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