Program Overview
The Integrated Studies at Athabasca University is a MAIS programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 Integrated 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 1,749 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,549 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Integrated 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
- Making Sense of Theory in the Arts and Social Sciences
- Researching Society and Culture
- Capstone Course: Integrating your MA-IS Studies and Research
- Integrated Studies Project 1
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Persons wishing to enroll in the Master of Arts\xc2\x97Integrated Studies must hold a baccalaureate degree (three or four year) from a recognized post-secondary education institution. The MA-IS Program invites applications from candidates who possess a baccalaureate degree and strong analytical, writing, and critical-thinking skills. Admission is open, in keeping with Athabasca University\'s mandate to remove "barriers that restrict access to, and success in, university-level studies," but additional preparatory work in composition and analysis may be required of some candidates prior to admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 1,749 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,549 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 1,749 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,549 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Athabasca 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 Athabasca University
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Athabasca 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- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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