Study Master of Arts in Indigenous Studies at University of Manitoba in Canada, Faculty of Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Indigenous Studies (MA) program reflects Indigenous perspectives in teaching and research. As a student in the program, you will learn about Indigenous history and gain an understanding of unique worldviews. You will also gain skills in research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork, and refine your writing ability.The Department of Indigenous Studies is located on Treaty One territory, on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Dakota, and Cree and the homeland of the Metis Nation.The Indigenous Studies program focuses on millennia of Indigenous experiences in ancestral territories, while examining the societal processes that have had, and continue to have, an effect on the Indigenous peoples of Canada since the time of European colonization. Coursework emphasizes relationships with Indigenous communities and focuses on Indigenous-centred research methodologies.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$13,819.92 (US$ 9,933) per year

Manitoba International Student Health Insurance Plan (MISHP) - $400.00 for Fall

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Fort Garry campus (Main Campus)

66 Chancellors Cir,

University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus),

Winnipeg,

Manitoba,

R3T 5V6, Western Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the program.Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the Department of Indigenous Studies and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant's intended program of study and area of specialization.To be considered for admission to the Indigenous Studies (MA) program, you must have a four-year degree with a major in Indigenous Studies (formerly Native studies) or equivalent.Students who have a 4-year degree in a discipline other than Indigenous Studies, with some combination of courses in any discipline where a minimum of 50 of the content is dedicated to Indigenous issues, major research papers on Indigenous topics, Honoursadvanced research papers on Indigenous issues, and language courses or proficiency.Students who do not meet this equivalency will be required to take additional courses to meet the requirement for 30 credit hours of Indigenous studies courses.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.