The Degrees of MSc in Textiles and Clothing [Graduate]

Program Requirements

Both thesis-based and course-based master’s programs are offered by the Department of Human Ecology.

The MSc in Textiles and Clothing focuses on textile and apparel science.

Thesis-based MSc

Students are required to complete a minimum of ★20 in coursework and a thesis.

Coursework (★20)

HECOL 570
HECOL 571
HECOL 691
HECOL 692
★6 in qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods and/or statistics
A minimum of ★6 in additional coursework depending on undergraduate background and the nature of the research problem under investigation.

Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES. All candidates are required to conduct thesis research, and to make a minimum of two professional research presentations, at least one of which must be oral.

Course-based MSc

Students are required to complete a minimum of ★26 in coursework including a ★6 capping exercise.

Coursework (★20)

HECOL 570
HECOL 571
HECOL 691
HECOL 692
A minimum of ★12 in additional coursework depending on undergraduate background, work experience and the nature of the capping exercise.
- For students who choose a practicum capping exercise, HECOL 508 is recommended

Capping Exercise (★6)

The capping exercise may be an applied project or a practicum.

Ethics Requirement

Students meet four hours of the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement through completion of two research ethics seminars as part of HECOL 692 . Students must also complete the online Graduate Ethics Training Program.

Professional Development Requirement

Students may use some of the HECOL Professional Seminars to count towards their FGSR Professional Development Requirement . See the Department Graduate Program Manual for further information. The Professional Development Requirement may also be fulfilled through registration in HECOL 508 .

Academic Standing Requirement

Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 with no grade less than B-throughout the course of their program.

Failure to maintain the required academic standing will normally result in a recommendation by the Associate Chair – Graduate Program to FGSR that the student be placed on academic probation or required to withdraw.

Residence Requirement

For students in the thesis-based program, there is a residence requirement of two, four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta. For students in the course-based program there is no residence requirement.

Length of Program

The time to complete the master’s degree will vary with the individual candidate; however, a minimum of two years is normally required for the thesis route and a minimum of one year of full-time study for the course-based degree.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.