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Carleton’s School of Canadian Studies fosters intellectual leadership, interdisciplinarity, and the critical study of an evolving and complex Canada and its place in the world.
Carleton offers one of the oldest and most comprehensive master’s programs in Canadian
Studies. Students have a choice of completing a coursework MA, a research essay or thesis.
Carleton also offers an innovative joint PhD with the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies at Trent University in Peterborough that combines long-standing strengths of both institutions.
Our faculty and students work within and across disciplines to produce cutting-edge research in the following areas.
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Culture, memory and place n
Indigenous studies n
Critical settler studies n
Heritage conservation n
Nation building, nationalisms and nation branding n
Gender and sexualities in Canada
A collaborative specialization in Digital
Humanities is also available at the MA level and a specialization in Political Economy is available at the PhD level
CAPITAL ADVANTAGE
Situated in the heart of Canada’s capital city, the School of Canadian Studies offers unmatched practicum opportunities and partnerships with national organizations, museums, archives, government departments and other international and non-governmental institutions. As well, numerous adjunct professors teach and mentor our students through internships and research projects.
With a firm grounding in a range of approaches, students will be prepared for a variety of career possibilities, including government service, education, law, museum and archival work, public administration and journalism.
The School ‘s vibrant intellectual life includes many events and speakers series, including the New Sun Conference on
Aboriginal Arts, the Herb Stovel
Memorial Lecture and the
Vickers-Verduyn Lecture. Recent talks have featured Ian McKay,
Bonita Lawrence, Daniel Francis, and Rinaldo Walcott
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the Master’s program must have an honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the disciplines represented in the School of Canadian Studies. Typically, you must have an average of B+ or higher. Although the same requirements apply, special consideration may be given to applicants for the Indigenous Studies and the North program who have extensive knowledge of the North or of Indigenous peoples.
Special program requirements can be found on our website carleton.ca/canadianstudies .
The minimum requirement for admission into the PhD program is a master’s degree (or the equivalent) in Canadian Studies or a closely related field, normally with a minimum average of A- in courses (including the thesis where applicable), and with no grade below B+.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Two letters of reference n n
A Statement of Intent (1-2 pages)
Writing Sample (at least 1,000 words) n n
A copy of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended.
If applicable, a copy of your English-language test results
Note: Official documents (transcripts, test scores) will be required if you are accepted into our program.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Program Administrator
School of Canadian Studies
1205 Dunton Tower
1125 Colonel By Dr.
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
Phone: 613-520-4034
Email: canadian_studies@carleton.ca
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“Students can enhance their classroom experience by participating in a practicum with local, national and international organizations.
APPLICATION & DEADLINES
For more information about our programs, please visit this website: carleton.ca/ canadianstudies .
Details about how to apply are available here: graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online .
You can access an online application at this website: graduate.carleton.ca/applynow .
All applicants must submit their completed application by February 1 for the PhD program and March 1 for the MA program, in order to be eligible for funding.
The Canadian Studies MA program at Carleton has given me the opportunity to pursue an education that I am passionate about. The interdisciplinary nature of the program has provided the flexibility to personalize my learning and research, and the support of the faculty and staff has helped me to achieve and even surpass my academic goals.
— Amy Champagne, MA/13
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.
For a listing of our minimum English-language requirements, please visit our website at: graduate.carleton.ca/international .
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Generous funding is available in the form of teaching/research assistantships and scholarships based on academic excellence.
We encourage students to compete for scholarships from OGS or the Social Sciences and
Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Applicants who apply after March 1 may be considered for funding, if funding is available.
For additional information on scholarships visit: graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assistance .
The knowledge and skills you acquire in our Canadian Studies programs are in demand in organizations and workplaces across Canada and globally.