Faculty Description
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the social sciences and the humanities, offering excellence in both teaching and research. These degree programs examine culture, thought, prehistory and history, human interactions and the social and natural forces that constantly transform our society. A Humanities and Social Sciences education can provide incomparable advantages. Students gain the critical-thinking, analytical and communication skills needed to succeed and adapt in a changing world. This can lead to exciting, productive careers. One of Memorial University of Newfoundland's largest and most diverse units, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is a place where you can study what fascinates you, and pursue a program that suits your aspirations for learning and career. At the graduate level, students find unique programs and the freedom to develop their knowledge and expertise. Our faculty conduct research in a wide variety of areas, making discoveries that foster our understanding of the past, present and future. Our alumni work in a wide variety of fields not only in Newfoundland and Labrador, but also in Canada and the rest of the world. Their services are in demand because they have learned to define and analyze problems, to think creatively, and to communicate to others. Members of the faculty are also actively engaged in the community, whether helping to understand complex problems, working with groups to preserve culture, hosting public lectures and readings, or helping raise awareness of significant issues relevant to the well-being of people and communities.
Additional information regarding the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss.
For information regarding fees and charges, see the Financial and Administrative Services website at www.mun.ca/finance/fees/.
For information regarding scholarships, bursaries and awards, see www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships.
Admission
The application for admission or readmission to the University is submitted online at www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/apply/.
These regulations shall also apply to interdisciplinary programs. In such cases, the student should contact the Program Director or supervisor.
Declaration of the Bachelor of Arts or the International Bachelor of Arts degree programs may be made at the time of application to the University or by means of the appropriate program declaration form following admission to the University. This form maybe be obtained at www.mun.ca/regoff/forms.php or in-person at the Office of the Registrar.
A student who intends to complete a degree in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences must also declare a Major and Minor (or second Major) chosen according to the Major Program and the Minor Program below. In most cases, this declaration may be made at the time of application to the University or, following admission to the University, by means of the appropriate program declaration form, which must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
A student is encouraged to declare a Major and Minor (or second Major) no later than the semester in which they next attend the University following completion of 18 credit hours in courses applicable to their program(s).
A student is strongly advised to consult with departments or program director or supervisors before making a declaration to the department or program of the student's intended Major or Minor.