Program Overview
The Indigenous Relations (MIR) at Laurentian University is a Master 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 Indigenous Relations (MIR) 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: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Greater Sudbury, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Indigenous Relations (MIR) 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
- Indigenous Relations and Worldviews
- Indigenous Research Methodologies
- Natural Resources and the Environment from Indigenous Perspectives
- Indigenous Relations in Community Contexts
- The United Nations and International Indigenous Issues
- Special Topics in Indigenous Relations
- Indigenous Relations Masters Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students admitted to the program should have an appropriate Honours Bachelor Degree with Indigenous/Aboriginal content, with an average of at least 70%. Should a student not meet the minimum requirements, the student will have the option of completing a qualifying year before being considered, though the qualifying year does not automatically ensure admission into the program.
In preparation for the MIR application, a student is required to consult with the MIR faculty to identify a potential supervisor and have a supervisor in place at the time of application. Applicants require:
- Thesis Supervisor form
- Application for Admission and fee
- Official academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Two Letters of Reference
- Curriculum Vitae
- Must include: academic training, honours and awards, research and employment experience, languages written/spoken/understood, professional and community services
- Statement of Research Interest
- Outline proposed area(s) for research for thesis, rationale and proposed methodology
- Must not exceed 500 words
- Must by typed in 12 point font with 1 inch margins and double-spaced. The literature cited is not part of the word count.
Language Requirements
For admission to a degree program, a student must meet one of the language requirements listed below in addition to the academic requirements:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum score: 230 computer-based, 570 paper-based, 88 Internet-based)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)(minimum score: 6.5)
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) (minimum score: 85)
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment Test (minimum score: 70, with 60 in writing proficiency)
- Cambridge English Proficiency (minimum result: C)
- Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) (minimum score: 60)
- Three years of full time senior-level studies in an English-language secondary school or post-secondary institution (official documents required) (evaluated on an individual basis; at the Admissions Committee\'s discretion)
- Laurentian EAP Level 3 exam with a score of 70% or higher
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Laurentian 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 Laurentian University
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Canada
mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
