NMC: Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations MA

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 complete the MA through a coursework option or a thesis option. The MA program may be taken on a part-time basis.

MA Program (One-Year Coursework Option)

Minimum Admission 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.

  • Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Completion Requirements

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs). FCEs are selected in consultation with the student's academic advisor and the Associate Chair, Graduate as part of the MA plan of study. At the beginning of their studies, students must submit their proposed MA plan of study to the department for review and approval.
Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MA Program (One-Year Thesis Option)

Minimum Admission 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.

  • Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must successfully complete the following:

    • a thesis (1.0 full-course equivalent [FCE]) under the guidance of a supervisor on a topic approved by the supervisor;

    • 2.0 FCEs in coursework. FCEs are selected in consultation with the student's academic advisor and the Associate Chair, Graduate as part of the MA plan of study. At the beginning of their studies, students must submit their proposed MA plan of study to the department for review and approval.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MA Program (Two-Year Coursework Option)

Minimum Admission 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.

  • Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Completion Requirements

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs). FCEs are selected in consultation with the student's academic advisor and the Associate Chair, Graduate as part of the MA plan of study. At the beginning of their studies, students must submit their proposed MA plan of study to the department for review and approval.
Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 18 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MA Program (Two-Year Thesis Option)

Minimum Admission 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.

  • Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must successfully complete the following:
    • a thesis (1.0 full-course equivalent [FCE]) under the guidance of a supervisor on a topic approved by the supervisor;

    • 5.0 FCEs in coursework. FCEs are selected in consultation with the student's academic advisor and the Associate Chair, Graduate as part of the MA plan of study. At the beginning of their studies, students must submit their proposed MA plan of study to the department for review and approval.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 18 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time