Program Overview
The Immigration and Settlement Studies at Ryerson University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Immigration and Settlement 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 21,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 9,884 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Immigration and Settlement 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
- [\'Equity for Newcomers:Schools\', \'Changing Multicult Mosaic:\', "Immigrants\' Voices in Cdn Lit", \'The Economics of Immigration\', \'Glbl Migration & Pop Movements\', \'Women Immigration & Settlement\', \'Imm Fams & Intergenerat Rltns\', \'Law Enforcement in Cdn Imm Sys\', \'Issues of Aging in Settlement\', \'Race and Ethnic Relations\', \'Refugee Issues\', \'Immigration and Health\', \'Ethical Issues: Migratn & Sett\', \'Multicultural Cities\\x96Planning Plcy\', \'Migration and Language\', \'Identity, Migration Theories\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the MA Immigration and Settlement Studies graduate program must fulfill the university minimum admission requirements (i.e., a four-year bachelor degree program with an overall "B" average) and:
- Have achieved a minimum of at least a B+ average (3.33/4.33 GPA or equivalent) in their last four semesters of undergraduate study in their four-year bachelor degree program (or its equivalent).
- Demonstrate that they have the necessary background to pursue masters\xc2\x92 level graduate work in Immigration and Settlement Studies. Ideally this would be a four-year undergraduate degree from a social sciences or humanities discipline or a related professional area.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 21,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 9,884 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 21,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 9,884 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ryerson 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 Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ontario, Canada
Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University, is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-05
- Language English
