Master of Arts in Agricultural Studies

Canada

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Science

Study options

Full Time (24 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,918.64 (US$ 10,723) per year
First Three Terms: Tuition fees - CAN $4,972.88 per term; Fourth Term to Completion: Tuition fees - CAN $1,491.85; CO-OP Tuition Fee (If option is available): CAN $789.72

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Lethbridge

4401 University Drive,

LETHBRIDGE,

Alberta (AB),

T1K 3M4, Canada

Full Time (24 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,918.64 (US$ 10,723) per year
First Three Terms: Tuition fees - CAN $4,972.88 per term; Fourth Term to Completion: Tuition fees - CAN $1,491.85; CO-OP Tuition Fee (If option is available): CAN $789.72

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2025

Venue

University of Lethbridge

4401 University Drive,

LETHBRIDGE,

Alberta (AB),

T1K 3M4, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

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About University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge is a leading public Canadian research university where students work directly with experts to tackle global issues.

  • 2nd best primarily undergraduate university in Canada
  • Wide range of course types to suit every student
  • Access to outdoor activities and natural landscapes
  • Campuses in highly liveable cities