Program Overview
The International Studies at Simon Fraser University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 International 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Burnaby, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International 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
- two extended essays (8,000 words each, defence and submission to the library not required)
- thesis (14,000-16,000 words, defence and submission to the library required)
- Analytic Approaches for International Studies
- Institutions, Policies and Development
- Problems of International Policy and Practice
- State Failure and Reconstruction: Comparative Perspectives
- Extended Essays
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Normally, to be considered for admission, applicants must have a bachelor\'s degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 from a recognized university, preferably in an arts or social sciences discipline. In addition, the School also requires a statement of research interest.\xc2\xa0
- Those admitted with other credentials or those with arts degrees who in the judgment of the Graduate Chair are without adequate foundation in the social sciences may be required to make up any deficiency without receiving graduate credit for those courses. Students are admitted for commencement of studies in the fall semester only.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Simon Fraser 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 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 12 months
