Program description
For the M.A. program, students are required to complete courses, a Thesis, and a Thesis Oral Defence.
As a multidisciplinary major, Agricultural Studies take full advantage of resources and course offerings in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Geography & Environment and Economics.
Three to six graduate term courses or equivalent (9.0 to 18.0 credit hours) are required for this program. Students develop their programs in consultation with their supervisors. Course descriptions of courses offered at the University of Lethbridge are available in the course catalogue. You can also view the Timetable on the Registrar's Office website to see what courses are being offered and when.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Lethbridge Campus
4401 University Drive,
Lethbridge,
Alberta,
T1K 3M4, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2026
Lethbridge Campus
4401 University Drive,
Lethbridge,
Alberta,
T1K 3M4, Canada
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution; Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master’s degree if the applicant is applying for another master’s degree.
English Language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 86
Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE), taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 63.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Lethbridge is a leading public Canadian research university where students work directly with experts to tackle global issues.
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