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The Degree of MA (Native Studies) [Graduate]

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of ★18 in coursework and a thesis.

Required coursework (★9)

Elective courses (★9)

  • Three ★3 graduate-level courses
  • A maximum of ★6 in coursework may be taken from outside the Faculty of Native Studies with consent of the Faculty.

Thesis

  • Registration in 900-level THES. Students must complete and successfully defend a thesis.

Language Requirement

Proficiency in a language other than English (including an Aboriginal language) is recommended in accordance with the thesis topic.

Length of Program

Full-time MA students will normally be expected to complete the program in two years.

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