Interdisciplinary Studies is a student-designed program that provides you with a concrete set of theories methodologies that you can apply to a research project of your choosing. The program encourages you to think in 'out of the box' ways, beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, from a myriad of vantage points, in a creative and individualized fashion.

The MA option in Interdisciplinary Studies is available in two forms: a course-based stream and a thesis-based stream and is specifically designed to enable students to pursue intellectual development outside the constraints of traditional disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

To submit your application online, you will need:

• Unofficial copies of transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (unofficial transcripts). Transcripts should be submitted in the original language they were produced in, accompanied by English translations (if required). International applicants are required to upload proof of degree as well. For more information see requirements for including transcripts with your application.
• In general, applicants to a Master’s degree program must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Domestic applicants are normally required to have a minimum overall average of 3.00 (B) for third- and fourth-year courses.
• A statement of academic interest (programs may have specific requirements for the statement of interest, please review the program specific admission requirements below for specific program requirements).
• Name and contact information for your references (an institutional email address is required). References should be submitted no later than 2 weeks after the published deadline for your program. Please review our guide to tracking your application to monitor receipt of your references.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Statement of Research Interests

All applicants wishing to enter the MA (thesis or course-based) programs or MSc program, require a supervisor

willing and able to oversee their research.