Program Overview
The Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 36 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Burnaby, 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
- Introduction to Graduate Studies
- Advanced Groundwater Geochemistry
- Environmental Isotopes
- Field Techniques in Hydrogeology
- Deformation Mechanisms and Continental Tectonics
- Advanced Glaciology
- Advanced Field Methods in Earth Sciences
- Exploration Seismology
- Advanced Metamorphic Petrology
- Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing Applicationsy
- Petroleum Geology
- Sedimentology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A one-page statement of your research interests and career goals. Applications will not be considered complete without this statement.
- A current copy of your Curriculum Vitae. Be sure to include any publications you may have.
- A minimum of three referees willing to complete a formal letter of reference. Referees should be professionals; at least two of the referees should be academics. You must list the full names and addresses of referees on your application form.
- M.Sc. applicants should normally have a B.Sc. degree or equivalent
- Letters of reference.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, Canada
Simon Fraser University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months