Program Overview
The Earth Sciences at Dalhousie University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Earth Sciences 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 7
- Tuition: CAD 19,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,108 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Marine geology and geophysics
- Appalachian geology
- Isotope geology
- Economic geology
- Petrology
- Geochemistry and mineralogy
- Geophysics
- Sedimentology
- Micropaleontology and coastal sedimentation
- Structural geology
- Metamorphism
- Tectonics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four-year Bachelors degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 19,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,108 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 19,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,108 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dalhousie 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 Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
