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18 Master's degrees offered by the university
Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies
The Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies MA program at York University focuses on feminist perspectives on women and gender as they intersect with sexualities, race, ethnicity, class, ability and age. It encourages research projects that encompass more than one area.
Psychology
The Psychology MA program at York University is one of the largest and most diverse in Canada, with seven different areas of specialization: Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science; Developmental Science; History & Theory; Quantitative Methods; Social & Personality; Clinical; and Clinical-Developmental.
Economics
This Economics MA program at York University focuses on applied economic theory. The Graduate Program of Economics at York University provides such advanced and specialized skills that will be invaluable in solving today’s economic problems. Our department has made a sustained commitment to ensure that our Master’s (MA) program continue to be one of the best in the country.
Public and International Affairs
The two-year Public and International Affairs MPIA program at York University prepares Canada's future leaders for today's global challenges.

Canadian Common Law - Full-Time
The Full-Time Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law from York University offers an in-depth examination into core Canadian common law topics, alongside a wide range of elective options.
Public Policy, Administration and Law
The Public Policy, Administration and Law MPPAL program at York University is an executive/professional development program concentrating on the themes of constitutional and administrative law, public sector ethics, social justice and public sector management.
Political Science
The Political Science MA program at York University is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of politics and our commitment to critical thinking and political change.

Foundations of Canadian Law
The Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law master programme offered at York University is designed to provide a deep understanding of Canadian law in the key areas of public and private law.
Socio-Legal Studies
York University's interdisciplinary Socio-Legal Studies MA program builds on York’s long tradition of law & society teaching and research.
Anthropology, Social
The Anthropology, Social MA course at York University focuses on the social/cultural anthropology of contemporary societies. The program is ideally suited to students who are independent thinkers and who value flexibility.
Sociology
The Sociology MA program at York University is a research degree that emphasizes the attainment of a basic capacity for critical research, analysis, and academic writing. Graduates are capable of taking up social science research in both public and private sector positions or of gaining admission to the best professional and doctoral programs in Canada and abroad.
Leadership and Community Engagement
The new and exciting Leadership and Community Engagement MLCE program at York University is a part-time professional master’s degree that prepares graduates for leadership roles in public-sector organizations and communities with a focus on community engagement and innovation.
Development Studies
The Development Studies MA program focus at York University is to provide students with a full range of conceptual and methodological tools necessary for developing a deeper understanding of current issues and challenges of sustainable human development as it confronts us in our globalizing world.

Canadian Common Law - Part-Time
The Canadian Common Law - Part-Time programme from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School is a graduate programme in law designed specifically for lawyers and professionals with legal work experience.
Geography
This Geography MA program at York University is one of Canada’s leading geography programs. This course's recognized strength is in both biophysical processes and in critical human geography.
Communication and Culture
The Communication and Culture MA program at York University focuses on the theory and practice of communication and culture. Offered through a partnership between York and Ryerson, the program capitalizes on the facilities and resources shared by both universities.
Social and Political Thought
A truly interdisciplinary approach, this Social and Political Thought MA program at York University aims to integrate intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences.
Geography
The Geography MSc program at York University is one of Canada’s leading geography programs. This course’s recognized strength is in both biophysical processes and in critical human geography.