Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies
Location
- Institute of Islamic Studies
- Morrice Hall, Room 319
- 3485 McTavish Street
- Montreal, QC H3A 0E1
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-6077
- Fax: 514-398-6731
- Email: info [dot] islamics [at] mcgill [dot] ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/islamicstudies
About Islamic Studies
Opportunities for research are wide and varied, reflecting the interests of both the faculty and students. Students may choose a specialization from the following options: Arabic Literatures; Arab American/Arab Canadian Literatures; Persian Literature; Urdu Literature; Islamic Theology; Islamic Philosophy; Science in Islamic Societies; Islamic History; Safavid History; History of the Modern Middle East; Anthropology and History of Modern Iran; Islam and Politics; Islam in Africa; Islamic Law and Women; and Gender Studies in Islam. Students have the opportunity to be involved in a number of cutting-edge research projects.
The degrees and specializations offered at the Institute are the M.A. in Islamic Studies (Thesis); M.A. in Islamic Studies (Thesis) with Option in Gender and Women’s Studies; Ph.D. in Islamic Studies; and Ph.D. in Islamic Studies with Option in Gender and Women’s Studies.
The Islamic Studies Library is especially strong in its reference materials and periodical holdings for Islamic regions. The collection, one of the largest in North America, contains over 150,000 volumes in principal European languages as well as in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, and other Islamic languages.
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Islamic Studies (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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| Students pursuing the M.A. in Islamic Studies at the Institute normally have an undergraduate specialization in the Humanities or Social Sciences, preferably with a major in Islamic Studies or Middle Eastern Studies, and knowledge of Arabic at the introductory level. The atmosphere at the Institute is strongly international and the low student-teacher ratio is conducive to a high degree of interaction. Subsequent career paths include teaching at the secondary and post-secondary levels, working for NGOs, government agencies, or companies doing business in Islamic countries, and further graduate study in this field. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Islamic Studies (Thesis) — Gender and Women's Studies (45 credits) |
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| This option is an interdisciplinary program for students who wish to specialize in Islamic Studies and earn 6 credits of approved coursework focusing on gender and women’s studies, and issues in feminist research and methods. Students pursuing the degree at the Institute normally have an undergraduate specialization in the Humanities or Social Sciences, preferably with a major in Islamic Studies or Middle Eastern Studies, and knowledge of Arabic at the introductory level. The student’s master’s thesis must be on a topic centrally relating to issues of gender and/or women’s studies. Subsequent career paths include teaching at the secondary and post-secondary levels, working for NGOs, government agencies, or companies doing business in Islamic countries, and further graduate study in this field. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Islamic Studies |
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| Students pursuing the Ph.D. in Islamic Studies at the Institute normally have a graduate specialization in the Humanities or Social Sciences, preferably in Islamic Studies or Middle Eastern Studies, and knowledge of Arabic at the lower intermediate level. Admission to the Ph.D. program will be granted on the basis of the Admissions Committee's opinion that the applicant can successfully fulfil the academic requirements of the program within an appropriate span of time (normally six years). The language component of the degree is demanding; students are required to have knowledge of Arabic, a second Islamic language and a research, usually European, language. Our Institute has been extremely successful in placing its Ph.D. graduates in top-ranking academic jobs in North America. Institute alumni now hold positions at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, as well as at leading Canadian universities. Our graduates help to ensure that a plurality of approaches to Islamic civilization is available to the students of today and tomorrow. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Islamic Studies — Gender and Women's Studies |
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| This option is an interdisciplinary program for students who wish to specialize in Islamic Studies and earn 9 credits of approved coursework focusing on gender and women’s studies, and issues in feminist research and methods. The student’s Ph.D. thesis must be on a topic centrally relating to issues of gender and/or women’s studies. Students pursuing the Ph.D. in Islamic Studies at the Institute normally have a graduate specialization in the Humanities or Social Sciences, preferably in Islamic Studies or Middle Eastern Studies, and knowledge of Arabic at the lower intermediate level. Admission to the Ph.D. program will be granted on the basis of the Admissions Committee's opinion that the applicant can successfully fulfil the academic requirements of the program within an appropriate span of time (normally six years). The language component of the degree is demanding; students are required to have knowledge of Arabic, a second Islamic language and a research, usually European, language. Our Institute has been extremely successful in placing its Ph.D. graduates in top-ranking academic jobs in North America. Institute alumni now hold positions at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, as well as at leading Canadian universities. Our graduates help to ensure that a plurality of approaches to Islamic civilization is available to the students of today and tomorrow. |
Islamic Studies Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a degree (B.A. or M.A.) from a recognized university, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4 (or equivalent), OR a grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4 in the last two years of full-time studies, according to Canadian standards. The degree should be in the Humanities or Social Sciences, preferably in Islamic or Middle Eastern Studies.
Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English should refer to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website for more information (www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/requirements/proficiency).
Application Procedures
McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See Application Procedures (for All Admissions Starting Summer 2013) for detailed application procedures.
Additional Requirements
- Institute of Islamic Studies Academic Information Background Form
- copy of M.A. thesis for Ph.D. applicants
- Reference Letters – three letters required for Ph.D. applicants
Institute for the Study of International Development
Programs | Application Procedures and Deadlines
Institute for the Study of International Development
Location
- Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID)
- Peterson Hall, Room 126
- 3460 McTavish Street
- Montreal, QC H3A 0E6
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-3507
- Fax: 514-398-8432
- Email: info [dot] isid [at] mcgill [dot] ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/isid
| Philip Oxhorn – Director |
Iain Blair – Administrative Officer
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Sherryl Ramsahai – Administrative Coordinator
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Lisa Stanischewski – Student Affairs Adviser
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Kirsty McKinnon – Student Affairs Coordinator
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About the Institute for the Study of International Development
ISID is a interdisciplinary institute in the Faculty of Arts with over 40 members from various faculties. It also works with an international community of scholars, development groups, and the public. Interdisciplinary research sponsored by ISID revolves around four themes: democracy and democratization; economic development; states and state-building; and social pluralism and civil society. It organizes seminars and conferences on development issues related to these themes.
Graduate students can register in the Development Studies Option (DSO), a cross-disciplinary M.A. program in which six departments participate: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology. Further information about this option can be found in these departmental sections of this publication and on the ISID website at www.mcgill.ca/isid/studies/option.
Institute for the Study of International Development Admission Requirements and Applications Procedures
Admission Requirements
Students will ONLY be considered for the Development Studies Option (DSO) once they have been accepted into a master's program in one of the six participating departments (Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology) at McGill.
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
The Department’s graduate programs in German, Hispanic, Italian, and Russian Studies offer a vibrant research environment, combining the rigour of traditional philological inquiry with a range of other theoretical and methodological approaches, many of them informed and/or creatively challenged by broader transnational and interdisciplinary perspectives. The Department is committed to international standards of excellence in graduate student training. GERMAN STUDIES Faculty research specializations in German Studies cover philology and literary history from the 18th century to the present, film studies, history of the book, philosophy, intellectual history, and the history of the German Left. Students may specialize in literature, intellectual history, film, and/or German media studies. Students in our Department often spend time abroad in Germany and Austria and take part in conference and workshop organization. Notable facilities and resources connected with German Studies include the Interacting with Print research group and the Moving Image Research Laboratory. Ph.D. Language Tests Ph.D. candidates in other disciplines who are required to pass a reading test in German may prepare themselves by taking GERM 200, GERM 202, or GERM 203D1/GERM 203D2. HISPANIC STUDIES The Department of Hispanic Studies is committed to the disciplined study of all aspects of the literature, intellectual history, and culture of Spain and Latin America, as well as the Spanish and Portuguese languages. Currently, the Department of Hispanic Studies has three outstanding research areas: Colonial and Peninsular Baroque and Enlightenment, with a variety of intellectual and methodological approaches; Queer Studies, particularly focused on contemporary Argentina and Spain; and Film and Literary Studies on contemporary Latin America. The Department has an outstanding Media Resource Centre, whose collection of films and music has over 300 titles from Latin America and Spain, with media in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. The Department offers unique opportunities for graduate students through its involvement in The Hispanic Baroque Project, a SSHRC-MCRI funded research project. The Project membership includes an international team of more than 30 scholars from all over the world. A limited number of language instructorships are available each year and those interested should apply c/o the Graduate Coordinator. ITALIAN STUDIES The Department's current areas of expertise and methodological orientations are broadly indicated below. Prospective applicants should also consult individual faculty members' research profiles on the Departmental website for more detailed information. They are also invited to send research inquiries to individual professors. These areas are approached from the perspective of: Master's Programs The coursework and the thesis and/or research papers must demonstrate that the student possesses a sound knowledge of the language, is familiar with all periods of Italian literature, and has developed the background and skills necessary to carry out scholarly research. The regulations concerning the M.A. degree, as stated in the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies University Regulations and Resources publication apply. Ph.D. (Ad Hoc) The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures also offers the possibility of directly entering a Ph.D. program in Italian Studies on an ad hoc basis, or, with the permission of the supervisor and the approval of the Graduate Program Director, exceptional students may transfer from the M.A. to the ad hoc Ph.D. program. RUSSIAN AND SLAVIC STUDIES Master's and Ph.D. in Russian The Department of Russian and Slavic Studies of McGill University offers graduate instruction at both the M.A. and Ph.D. levels. Our faculty specializes in 19th- and 20th-century Russian literature and culture, working in such areas as the Russian Novel, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Russian Modernism, Russian Romanticism, High Stalinist Culture, Post-Soviet culture, cultural mythology, intertextuality, and women's studies. The list of current graduate courses attests to the range and diversity of approaches in the Department. We offer a broad and flexible range of graduate seminars. Current graduate students collaborate with the Department of Art History and Communication Studies and with the McGill Centre for Research and Teaching on Women (MCRTW). Our small but dynamic program allows for a great deal of personal attention, an atmosphere of collegiality, and a close-knit intellectual community. The candidate for admission must have an aptitude for research work and be able to make an original contribution to knowledge. Particular emphasis is placed on working with the original language; credits may be allotted, at the discretion of the Department, to coursework leading to advanced proficiency in this area. Ph.D. Language Tests Ph.D. candidates in other departments who require Russian for research and in satisfaction of the language requirement should contact the Department for recommended courses. Original research work and the scholarly qualities of the thesis are the principal criteria for conferring a graduate degree in Russian. (Currently, students are only admitted to the thesis option in exceptional circumstances.) The combination of three courses and one Thesis Preparation course will permit these students the 12 credits per term average that is required for most fellowships.Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
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About Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Master of Arts (M.A.); German (Thesis) (48 credits)
Students enrolled in the M.A. with thesis option complete six 3-credit courses and write an M.A. thesis under the direction of one faculty member. Students enrolled in the thesis M.A. in German take fewer courses than non-thesis M.A. students and finish their program by conceiving and executing a substantial research project under the supervision of one professor. This M.A. is geared toward students planing to do a Ph.D. in German Studies or a related field. M.A. students in this track have gone on to do Ph.D. degrees in German and related fields, and pursue academic careers.
Master of Arts (M.A.); German (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
Students enrolled in the M.A. with non-thesis option complete nine 3-credit courses and three research papers. This program is geared toward students who may or may not plan to do a Ph.D. in German and therefore do not necessarily need to undertake a major research project, but would like to acquire a broad basis of courses in German culture and media. Non-thesis M.A. students have gone on to pursue a variety of careers inside and outside the academy.
Master of Arts (M.A.); Hispanic Studies (Thesis) (48 credits)
Master of Arts (M.A.); Hispanic Studies (Non-Thesis) (48 credits)
All candidates pursuing the M.A. without thesis, both full- and part-time, must successfully complete at least one of their Guided Research projects during the first 12 months. In accordance with the regulations established by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, students in non-thesis programs who do not take at least 12 credits per term for the duration of the program are considered to proceed toward their degree on a part-time basis.
Master of Arts (M.A.); Italian (Thesis) (45 credits)
Students enrolled in the M.A. (thesis) option complete seven 3-credit courses and write an M.A. thesis under the direction of a faculty member.
Master of Arts (M.A.); Italian (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
Students enrolled in the M.A. (non-thesis) option complete nine 3-credit courses and two in-depth research papers under the direction of a faculty member.
Master of Arts (M.A.); Russian (Thesis) (48 credits)
The M.A. in Russian and Slavic Studies consists of coursework plus a research component, which consists of an M.A. thesis proposal and an M.A. thesis.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); German
Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program in German Studies take courses in literature, film, and media history during their first two years, before designing a set of comprehensive qualifying exams tailored toward their particular research and future teaching interests. After passing their exams (including language examination(s)), students may develop a doctoral dissertation topic in consultation with a Departmental faculty member. Students enrolled in this program have gone on to teach German Studies and related fields in universities, CEGEPs, or high schools, as well as pursuing some careers outside of the academy.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Hispanic Studies
Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Hispanic Studies take courses in literature, film, and intellectual history during their first year, before preparing the comprehensive qualifying exams. After passing their exams, students may develop a doctoral dissertation topic in consultation with a Departmental faculty member. Students enrolled in this program have gone on to teach Hispanic Studies and related fields in universities and CEGEPs, as well as pursuing some careers outside of the academy.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Russian
The Ph.D. in Russian and Slavic Studies consists of coursework, multiple examinations, language requirements, and dissertation. It offers graduate instruction (seminar and guided independent reading courses) as well as research and thesis supervision in the fields of Russian culture and literature. Students also take graduate courses offered in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in literary theory, film, and media that allow for broader transnational and interdisciplinary perspectives in their research. They are encouraged and helped to participate in conferences and to publish the results of their ongoing research. Particular emphasis is laid on working with the original language. Doctoral dissertation topics are developed in consultation with the faculty. Graduates from the program have gone on to careers in teaching in Canadian and international universities and institutions, as well as exploring other related fields.
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studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not
completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution
where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian
institution (anglophone or francophone). Minimum score of 86, with each component score
not less than 20, required on the Internet-based TOEFL examination. Proof of
TOEFL must be presented at time of application or shortly thereafter. GERMAN STUDIES Master's In order to be admitted to the M.A. program in German Studies, candidates must have at least a B.A. degree in German from McGill University or an equivalent degree from another college or university of recognized standing. Applicants with joint degrees or majors degrees may be admitted on individual merit but they may be required to take additional courses. They may also be able to enter the program as Qualifying students for the purpose of completing these preliminary studies. In order to pursue graduate studies in German, all candidates must have considerable fluency in German, as all courses are given in German. Graduate students holding a Language Instructorship or who are otherwise employed will normally not be allowed to take more than four courses a year. Students may be required to attend an approved course in English if their knowledge of that language is judged inadequate. All graduate students are expected to attend the staff-student colloquium. Ph.D. M.A. or equivalent. HISPANIC STUDIES M.A. Degree (Non-Thesis or Thesis) (Currently, students are only admitted to the thesis option in exceptional circumstances.) In order to be admitted to graduate work in Hispanic Studies, candidates must fulfil the following prerequisites: Students may be required to attend an approved course in English or French if their knowledge of either language is deemed inadequate. Prospective candidates may certainly express their preference, but should note that the Graduate Committee of the Department of Hispanic Studies reserves the right to determine which of the two options (thesis/non-thesis) students admitted to the M.A. program will be permitted to pursue and/or continue to completion. Ph.D. Degree Applicants must normally possess an M.A. in Hispanic Studies, or in a related discipline, from a university of recognized standing. These applicants will be admitted to Ph.D. 2 and follow the program requirements listed below. Exceptionally qualified candidates may apply to enter into Ph.D. 1 directly from the B.A. Honours, and will be required to complete an additional six 3-credit courses above those listed below. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish, and when appropriate in Portuguese, plus a working knowledge of either French or English. Applicants should submit samples of research papers that they have completed during the course of their previous studies. Submission of the results of the Graduate Record Examination is also encouraged. ITALIAN STUDIES The B.A. degree with Honours or Joint Honours in Italian or its equivalent and a CGPA of 3.2 constitute the minimum requirement. Applicants who do not have these prerequisites may be admitted to a Qualifying year or, in some cases, to a Qualifying term. RUSSIAN AND SLAVIC STUDIES The minimum academic requirement is normally a high standing in an undergraduate degree with Honours Russian (or an equivalent specialization). Further, the Department must be convinced that the candidate for admission has an aptitude for research work and will be able to make an original contribution to knowledge. A working knowledge of French is recommended for the Ph.D. program. Any necessary preparation to fulfil these requirements will be offered within the Department or elsewhere at McGill. Certain graduate courses may be taken by arrangement at approved universities. McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is
available at
www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply. See
Application Procedures (for All Admissions Starting Summer 2013)
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Admission Requirements
Application Procedures for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Dates for Guaranteed Consideration
Canadian
International
Special/Exchange/Visiting
Fall: Jan. 30
Fall: Jan. 30
Fall: Same as Canadian/International
Winter: Oct. 15
Winter: Sept. 15
Winter: Same as Canadian/International
Summer: N/A
Summer: N/A
Summer: N/A
Economics
Economics
Location
- Department of Economics
- Stephen Leacock Building, Room 443
- 855 Sherbrooke Street West
- Montreal, QC H3A 2T7
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-3030
- Fax: 514-398-4938
- Email: graduate [dot] economics [at] mcgill [dot] ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/economics
About Economics
The Department of Economics offers M.A. and Ph.D. programs that attract students from all over the world. Faculty members conduct research in all areas of economics, with particularly strong representation in the field of econometrics, development, and natural resources. The Department counts among its members a holder of a Canada Research Chair, two James McGill professors, a William Dawson scholar, and an Officer of the Order of Canada (who is also a Bank of Canada Research Fellow), and two Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.
Note: Changes may take place after this information has been published. Students are advised to contact the Department office for supplementary information, which may be important to their choice of program.
Lectures and examinations in the graduate program (M.A. and Ph.D.) in Economics are given in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and several fields including: Econometrics, Economic Development, Economic History, Industrial Organization, Health Economics, International Economics, Labour Economics, Monetary Economics, Public Finance, Mathematical Economics, and Advanced Theory.
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Economics (Thesis) (48 credits) |
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| The Master of Arts program in Economics (Thesis) serves students preparing for a Ph.D. in Economics. The Department offers courses in all areas of Economics. For students who wish to complement disciplinary training in Economics with research experience in applying statistical methods across the social sciences, the Department offers the Social Statistics Option. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Economics (Non-Thesis) (45 credits) |
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| The Master of Arts program in Economics (Non-Thesis) serves students seeking to solidify and deepen their understanding of economics prior to a career in government or the private non-academic sector, and those preparing for a Ph.D. in economics. The Department offers courses in all areas of Economics. For students who wish to complement disciplinary training in Economics with research experience in applying statistical methods across the social sciences, the Department offers the Social Statistics Option. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Economics (Non-Thesis) — Development Studies (45 credits) |
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| For those students interested in the interdisciplinary study of development, anchored in economics, the Department offers the Development Studies Option (DSO). This program is offered as an option within existing M.A. and Ph.D. programs in the departments of Geography, History, Political Science, Anthropology, Economics, and Sociology. This thesis option is open to master's students specializing in development studies. Students enter through one of the participating departments and must meet the M.A. or Ph.D. requirements of that unit. Students will take an interdisciplinary seminar and a variety of graduate-level courses on international development issues. The M.A. or Ph.D. thesis must be on a topic relating to development studies, approved by the DSO Coordinating Committee. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.);Economics (Non-Thesis) — Social Statistics (45 credits) |
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| For students who wish to complement disciplinary training in Economics with research experience in applying statistical methods across the social sciences, the Department offers the Social Statistics Option. Students will normally complete the usual program course requirements, supplemented by further statistical courses, as advised by the option adviser, and subject to approval by the home department. Students will complete a statistics-based M.A. research paper (Economics, Political Science, Sociology) or thesis (Geography) in conjunction with an interdisciplinary capstone seminar. Acceptance into the program is by application to the Social Statistics Option Committee and is contingent on acceptance into the M.A. program in one of the participating departments (Economics, Geography, Political Science, Sociology), which in turn requires meeting Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies admission requirements. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Economics |
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| The Ph.D. program in Economics is designed to prepare students for research, whether in an academic or government setting, and teaching. The Department's faculty members conduct research in all areas of economics. The low student-faculty ratio ensures students receive individual attention to their own research, and are able to act as research assistants to the Faculty. The Department collaborates with the four other economics departments in Montreal to extend the Ph.D.-level course offerings and invite numerous external speakers. |
Economics Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
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Admission Requirements
An Honours B.A. in Economics is the normal requirement, although students holding an ordinary B.A., whether in economics or another discipline, may also be eligible for admission. Students judged by the Admissions Committee to have deficiencies in their preparation in economics may be admitted to a Qualifying year in which they undertake advanced undergraduate work.
Students who have not previously passed a suitable course in statistics must take the undergraduate Honours Statistics course, ECON 257D1/ECON 257D2. A course in the history of economic thought is also a prerequisite for a graduate degree in Economics, and students who have not taken such a course will be required to take ECON 460 and ECON 461 or ECON 660 (the M.A. course in History of Economic Thought). Students are also expected to have completed or to complete three terms of introductory calculus and at least one term of linear algebra.
If your education has been interrupted or if you do not have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics from a Canadian university, you must take the Graduate Record Examination (General Test) and arrange for your scores to be sent to us. Note that the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) cannot be substituted for the GRE. McGill University’s institutional code is 0935. The Department of Economics’ code is 1801. For more information about the GRE, please visit this website.
Application Procedures
McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See Application Procedures (for All Admissions Starting Summer 2013) for detailed application procedures.
Information can be accessed on the Economics Department website at www.mcgill.ca/economics.
East Asian Studies
East Asian Studies
Location
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- Department of East Asian Studies
- 3434 McTavish Street, Room 203
- Montreal, QC H3A 0E3
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-6742
- Email: asian [dot] studies [at] mcgill [dot] ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/eas
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About East Asian Studies
The Department of East Asian Studies specializes in: modern and literary Chinese and Japanese; modern Korean; and in emerging fields of cultural analysis including cultural studies, women's literature, and the history of medicine, science, and technology. Research concentrations include East Asian literature, popular culture and religion, aesthetics, performance and politics, gender studies, film and media studies, early Chinese philosophy and newly excavated texts, and Chinese historical archaeology. The Department provides graduate training in the China and Japan fields at both the M.A. and Ph.D. levels. Candidates may study with Associate Members in other departments and faculties specializing in East Asia. Library holdings exceed 80,000 volumes and are being continually expanded. Candidates are expected to use primary and secondary sources in their theses and to spend time in Asia gathering data for their research topics. East Asian Studies provides excellent preparation for a future career in professions such as international business management, education, law, journalism, and communications, in addition to the necessary training for advanced study at the graduate level.
Members of the Department of East Asian Studies are recognized as being leading international experts in their chosen fields and disciplines, with numerous publications and honours to their credit.
The Centre for East Asian Research (CEAR), affiliated with the Department of East Asian Studies, actively supports and encourages community outreach. It offers a wide range of activities throughout the year such as lectures, presentations, seminars, workshops, speech contests, cultural activities, and additions of new associate members.
| Master of Arts (M.A.); East Asian Studies (Thesis) (Ad Hoc) (45 credits) |
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| The M.A. program requires a thesis that engages with current theoretical and methodological issues and uses both primary and secondary sources in East Asian languages. Entering students are expected to have a background and/or degree in disciplines relating to East Asia, and have knowledge of an East Asian language. Graduates of our program are pursuing careers in academia, publishing, government service, the financial industry, media and communications, and other fields. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); East Asian Studies (Ad Hoc) |
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| The Ph.D. program requires a thesis that engages with current theoretical and methodological issues and uses both primary and secondary sources in East Asian languages. Entering students are expected to have a background and/or degree in disciplines relating to East Asia and have knowledge of an East Asian language. Graduates of our program are pursuing careers in academia, publishing, government service, the financial industry, media and communications, and other fields. |
East Asian Studies Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
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Admission Requirements
General
A minimum standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or a CGPA of 3.2/4.0 for the last two full-time academic years.
TOEFL, GRE, and IELTS (if applicable).
Applicants who have not studied at a Canadian institution must submit official copies of their Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at the time of application. These scores must come directly from the Educational Testing Service; a photocopy is not accepted. A minimum TOEFL score of 577 is required of all applicants whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or at a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone). Alternatively, students proving their English proficiency may use the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination, for which the minimum score is an overall band average of 6.5.
M.A.
Applicants must hold, or expect to hold by September of the year of entry, a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies or a related field. Applicants are expected to have proficiency in the East Asian language(s) most useful for the proposed graduate work (preferably three years or more of coursework, or equivalent).
Ph.D.
Applicants must hold, or expect to hold by September of the year of entry, a master's degree in East Asian Studies or a related field.
Application Procedures
McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See Application Procedures (for All Admissions Starting Summer 2013) for detailed application procedures.
The application deadline for the September 2013 term is January 7, 2013.
Anthropology
Programs | Application Procedures and Deadlines
Anthropology
Location
- Department of Anthropology
- Stephen Leacock Building
- 855 Sherbrooke Street West, Room 718
- Montreal, QC H3A 2T7
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-4300
- Fax: 514-398-7476
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/anthropology
About Anthropology
Our Department places high priority on research and on maintaining a distinguished graduate program. Each year, we admit only a small number of very highly qualified applicants for studies leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Anthropology. Thus, our students benefit from close supervision by their committees and from high-quality peer exchange. By maintaining a high staff-student ratio, we are able to offer our graduate students an unusual degree of flexibility and personalized attention in designing their programs according to their specific interests. There are no comprehensive examinations, and the program is particularly congenial to students who are self-directed.
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Anthropology (Thesis) (48 credits) |
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| The purpose of the M.A. program is to provide advanced-level training in anthropology and to prepare students for research at the Ph.D. level. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Anthropology (Thesis) — Development Studies (48 credits) |
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| The Development Studies Option (DSO) is a cross-disciplinary M.A. program that is unique in Canada, if not the world, because it is designed to provide students with a strong practical and theoretical foundation for engaging in genuinely cross-disciplinary research. The option is offered within existing M.A. and Ph.D. programs in the departments of Geography, History, Political Science, Anthropology, Economics, and Sociology. This thesis option is open to master's students specializing in development studies. Students enter through one of the participating departments and must meet the M.A. or Ph.D. requirements of that unit. Students will take an interdisciplinary seminar and a variety of graduate-level courses on international development issues. The M.A. or Ph.D. thesis must be on a topic relating to development studies, approved by the DSO coordinating committee. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Anthropology (Thesis) — Environment (48 credits) |
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| The Environment option is aimed at students who wish to use interdisciplinary approaches in their graduate research on environmental issues and who wish to benefit from interaction with students from a wide range of different disciplines. Through research, seminars, and two courses, this option adds an interdisciplinary layer that will challenge students to defend their research and think in a broader context. The graduate option in Environment provides students with an appreciation of the role of science in informing decision-making in the environment sector, and the influence of political, socio-economic, and ethical judgments on those decisions. Students who have been admitted through their home department or faculty may apply for admission to the option. Option requirements are consistent across academic units. The option is coordinated by the McGill School of Environment (MSE), in partnership with participating academic units. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Anthropology (Thesis) — Gender and Women's Studies (48 credits) |
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| The graduate option in Gender and Women’s Studies is an interdisciplinary program for students who meet degree requirements in Anthropology (and other participating departments and faculties), who wish to earn 6 credits of approved coursework focusing on gender and women’s studies, and issues in feminist research and methods. The thesis must be on a topic centrally related to gender and/or women’s studies. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Anthropology (Non-Thesis) (45 credits) |
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| The purpose of the M.A. program is to provide advanced-level training in anthropology and to prepare students for research at the Ph.D. level. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.); Medical Anthropology (Thesis) (48 credits) |
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| The M.A. program in Medical Anthropology is given jointly by the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Social Studies of Medicine (SSOM). For additional information, including seminar offerings, please refer to the SSOM section. |
| M.A. Degree with Research Paper (45 credits) |
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| (Not offered in 2012–2013.) |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Anthropology |
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| The purpose of the Ph.D. program is to enable students to make original contributions to anthropological research in the form of a doctoral thesis. This must be based on a comprehensive understanding of prior research relevant to the topic investigated. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Anthropology — Neotropical Environment |
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| The Ph.D. program in Neotropical Environment (NEO) is a specialized, interdisciplinary program made possible by collaborating institutions in Canada, Panama, and the United States. Students will complete their research in Latin America, and NEO's core and complementary courses will be taught in Panama. NEO is aimed at students who wish to focus their graduate research on environmental issues relevant to the neotropics and Latin American countries. Students work under the supervision of researchers from McGill and/or the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). This is a research-based option for Ph.D. students in the departments of Anthropology, Biology, Bioresource Engineering, Geography, Natural Resource Sciences, Plant Science, and Political Science at McGill University. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Anthropology – Sociocultural Stream |
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| The Ph.D. program in sociocultural anthropology offers a fieldwork-based doctoral training leading to the writing of a Ph.D. thesis. The program is intended for students wishing to concentrate on sociocultural issues, in and across major geographic areas (Africa, Latin America, Europe, North America, and Asia). |
Anthropology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Revision, October 2012. Start of revision.
Admission Requirements
For applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), a minimum TOEFL score of 600 on the paper-based or 100 on the Internet-based test (iBT), with each component score not less than 20, is required.
A number of teaching assistantships are available to graduate students in the Department. Applicants who wish to be considered for an assistantship, a McGill Recruitment Fellowship, or for Differential Fee Waivers (for international students) should include a note to that effect with their applications. For information regarding a variety of other fellowship programs, see the Graduate Fellowships and Awards Calendar available at www.mcgill.ca/students/courses/calendars.
Application information is available on the Department website.
Master's
Admission to the M.A. program is open competitively to students holding an Honours or Major B.A. in Anthropology. Outstanding candidates with B.A. degrees in other disciplines but with substantial background related to anthropology are sometimes admitted on the condition that they complete a specified number of additional courses in Anthropology.
The applicants admitted usually have undergraduate grade point averages of 3.5 or above on a 4.0-point scale.
Ph.D.
Admission to the Ph.D. program is open competitively to students with a master’s degree in Anthropology. In very special circumstances, candidates with a master’s degree in related disciplines may be admitted.
Application Procedures
McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See Application Procedures (for All Admissions Starting Summer 2013) for detailed application procedures.
