Program Overview
The Defence Studies at Royal Military College of Canada 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 Defence 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
- Tuition: USD 6,585 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,840 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Kingston, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Defence Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Planning at the Operational Level
- Component Capabilities
- Leadership
- Command
- International Security and Canadian Foreign Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The degree of Master of Defence Studies will be awarded to JCSP students who successfully complete a programme of studies comprised of either of the following patterns:
- Course Pattern (ten graduate credits)
- Directed Research Project Pattern (eight graduate credits plus a two credit directed research project)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,585 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,840 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,585 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,840 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Military College of Canada 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 Royal Military College of Canada
Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, Canada
military college in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
