Overview

There are two fields:

Ancient Near Eastern Studies
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

Courses are offered and faculty conduct research in the following areas: Egyptology, including archaeology, language, history, and religion; Mesopotamia and the Near East, including archaeology and Assyriology; Syro-Palestinian archaeology; Hebrew and Judaic studies, including Biblical and Rabbinic Hebrew, history, and religion; Aramaic and Syriac studies, including language, history, and religion; Arabic studies; Islamic studies; history of the Islamic world and the modern Middle East; Islamic art; Persian studies; and Turkish studies, including Ottoman language and history.

About this Degree

Depending on the amount of undergraduate preparation, students may enrol in either a two-year MA program or a one-year MA program option. Students can also complete the MA through a coursework option or a thesis option. The Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations MA program at the University of Toronto may be taken on a part-time basis.

Programme Structure

Students must complete 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).
Students must complete a thesis (1.0 FCE) under the guidance of a supervisor on a topic approved by the supervisor.
2.0 FCEs in coursework.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 35 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

Credits

30 alternative credits

3.0 (FCEs)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History View 109 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations' additional admission requirements stated below.
An appropriate bachelor's degree in a relevant program from a recognized university with an average of at least B+, or equivalent, in the final year.
Two letters of reference.
Statement of academic intent.
Some programs may require appropriate knowledge of a primary source language, or one or more European languages.
Students choosing to focus on Islamic Art and Material Culture must have a reading knowledge of French or German at the time of admission.

Tuition Fee

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International

27520 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27520 CAD per year during 12 months.
National

6210 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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