Program Requirements

Successful applicants will enter the program in the fall term. With a sequenced combination of four courses and a thesis, students will complete the degree in 24 months.

A candidate for the MA in Humanities must:

A. Complete a total of 26 units while maintaining at least a 3.0 CGPA, including all of

  • Hum 800-5 Theories and Methods in the Humanities
  • Hum 801-5 Research Development Seminar
  • Hum 803-6 MA Thesis

and two of

  • Hum 802-5 Themes in the Humanities
  • Hum 804-5 Directed Readings
  • Hum 805-5 Special Topics

 

Students who have completed their coursework and/or are researching and writing their thesis will enroll in HUM 803-6 (MA Thesis). Course selection must be made in consultation with the Senior Supervisor.

B. Submit a thesis (approximately 100 pages) giving evidence of independent research and critical abilities.

For course descriptions and information on thesis proposals, thesis preparation and defence, please see the Humanities Graduate Studies Handbook.