This innovative program explores immigration trends, policies and programs in Canada from multi-disciplinary perspectives. Available in full- and part-time study options, this program is offered in a city with a 46 per cent immigrant population. Catering to research- and professionally oriented students, the program prepares graduates for careers in the community, government and private sectors, as well as further academic pursuits.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 77 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
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); and demonstrate that they have the necessary background to pursue masters’ 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 (such as social work, early childhood studies, planning, and so forth).
Holders of a four-year undergraduate degree in other academic discipline may apply. The applications will be considered on an individual basis. The applicants have to demonstrate in the Statement of Interest that they have the necessary background to pursue graduate level work in a social sciences or humanities master’s program. |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93]
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| Application Notes : | If you have not completed two or more years, full-time, at a Canadian university or a university at which English was the primary language of instruction, or have not completed a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, you will be required to provide certification of English language proficiency through one of the accepted examinations listed below. Scores are valid for two years from the test date. It is important to understand that meeting the minimum English proficiency requirements does not guarantee admission. Programs may set additional requirements to these minimum standards. For exemption from this requirement, applicants are required to provide an official statement from their institutions Registrar's office confirming the use of English as the Medium of Instruction for the duration of their study. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.