Program Overview
The Folklore at Memorial University of Newfoundland 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 Folklore 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: EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. John's, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Folklore 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
- Folklore of Newfoundland
- Folklore of Canada
- Folklore of the United States
- Folklore of the British Isles
- Traditional Culture of Scotland
- Culture and Traditions of Ireland
- Folklore of the Francophone Regions
- International Folklore
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelors degree (minimum second class) in Humanities or Social Sciences with minimum 75% average
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland 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 Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
