Program Overview
The Atlantic Canada Studies at Saint Mary's University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Atlantic Canada Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 11,926 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,547 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Atlantic Canada Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Honours degree in Atlantic Canada Studies (ACST) or another discipline with a substantial course content relevant to ACST
English Requirements
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)\n- minimum 550 on paper-based\n- minimum iBT 80, with no band below 20
- International English Language Testing System\n(IELTS) minimum 6.5 with no individual score below\n6.0
- CanTEST minimum 4.5 with no individual score\nbelow 4.0
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment\n(CAEL) minimum 60 with no individual band below\n50\nUniversity of Cambridge ESOL Examinations\nCertificate of Advanced English (CAE) with grade of\nA, B or C
- Pearson PTE score of 58
- English for Academic Purposes Level 6 administered\nby the Language Centre at Saint Marys University
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 11,926 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,547 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 11,926 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,547 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saint Mary's University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
