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Cultural Studies: Text and Cultures

University of Winnipeg
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 12,541 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Winnipeg, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Cultural Studies: Text and Cultures at University of Winnipeg is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Cultural Studies: Text and Cultures 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7.5
  5. Tuition: USD 12,541 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Winnipeg, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Cultural Studies: Text and Cultures programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Topics in Cultural Theory
  2. Topics in Cultures of Childhood
  3. Topics in Genders, Sexualities, and Cultures
  4. Topics in Local, National, and Global Cultures

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants should have an Honours or Four-year BA in English.
  • A joint Honours or Four-Year BA in English and another subject, or an Honours or Four-Year BA in a field that provides the applicant with preparation in cultural, literary, textual, and/or visual studies (in this context, some degrees we will consider include Honours or Four-Year BAs in Anthropology, Art History, History, Politics, Rhetoric and Communication, Sociology, and Women’s and Gender Studies).
4 year Undergraduate degree with a minimum entry requirement:
  • Overall GPA of 3.0
  • A GPA of 3.5 in the major subject

English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,541 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 12,541 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Winnipeg 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.