Master of Arts [M.A] - Master [1 Years]
$5,906 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Human Ecology

  • Masters of Arts in Human Ecology at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 1 year.
  • The Department of Human Ecology offers both course-based and thesis-based Masters programs. 
  • Programs are professional degrees intended mainly for practicing professionals who wish to update or upgrade existing knowledge and skills, or to acquire new competencies.
  • In addition to required course work, course-based students must complete a capping exercise that focuses on the direct application of knowledge to practice.
  • Course-based programs are professional degrees intended mainly for practicing professionals who wish to update or upgrade existing knowledge and skills, or to acquire new competencies.
  • Thesis-based programs emphasize acquiring the skills and knowledge required to conduct original research and are intended to serve students who wish to pursue research careers (policy, community-based or laboratory research), or who wish to progress to a doctoral program.
  • The University of Alberta ranks among the top 150 research universities worldwide and remains in the top five in Canada in the latest QS World University rankings report.
  • The University of Alberta gives more than $500 million in annual research funding.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $5906
Total Fees $5906

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the last 2 years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.
  • If English is not the student's first language then they must provide proof of English competency.

Indian Student Eligibility: 

  • Students require an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with 60% First Class Standing/Division.