Program Overview
The Popular Culture at Brock University is a MA programme in Humanities over 16 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 Popular Culture 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: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. Catharines, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Popular Culture 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
- Cultural Theory and Popular Culture
- Research Methods in Popular Culture
- Directed Reading in Popular Culture
- Historical Perspectives on Popular Culture
- Issues and Themes in Popular Culture
- Performing Quebec in the Global Age
- Foucault and Popular Culture
- Genres of Popular Culture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to a Master\xc2\x92s program, a student will normally hold a four year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials:- A statement of intent, of no more than two pages in length, outlining your interest and background in the study of popular culture, clearly stating the focus of your proposed research in the MA program, and explaining how you think completion of our program will contribute to attaining your future academic and/or career goals. List on a separate page any research or teaching experience (e.g., as an RA or TA) and any work experience related to popular culture.
- A sample of scholarly writing (15\xc2\x9620 pages in length); this may be a paper written for an upper-year course, a chapter from a thesis, a research report or conference paper, preferably on a topic related to popular culture.
- A minimum of two references are required, but three are preferred.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brock 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 Brock University
Brock University
St. Catharines, Canada
Brock 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 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 16 months