The degree of Master of Arts is offered in Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English Language and Literature, Folklore, French Studies, Geography, German Language and Literature, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies and Sociology. Applicants are advised to consult, in addition to the regulations governing the degree of Master of Arts, both the general regulations and the particular regulations of the appropriate Departments.
Admission is limited and competitive.
Preference will normally be given to applicants who hold an appropriate Honours degree, either from Memorial University, or from another university whose Honours degree is of comparable standing. An applicant may be required to demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge of the proposed field of study in an examination administered by the Department or Departments. In most cases instruction is in English, and examinations and theses are to be written in English. The programme of study for the Master of Arts degree shall consist of the successful completion of a programme of courses and, in accordance with departmental regulations, either of a thesis embodying systematic research or of a Comprehensive Examination. For programmes requiring 24 credit hours or more, the academic unit may choose not to require a thesis or comprehensive examination.