16 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada
Communication and Culture
This Communication and Culture programme is offered for students at Toronto Metropolitan University.
World Indigenous Studies in Education
The World Indigenous Studies in Education program offered by Queen's University is a unique master’s degree designed for educators, leaders, and changemakers who want to deepen their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and education—without putting their lives on hold.
Hispanic Studies
The Graduate Program in Hispanic Studies at the University of British Columbia offers a dynamic curriculum focusing on a contextualized knowledge of the languages, literatures, and cultures of Latin America, Spain and other Spanish-speaking communities within the US and Canada.
Society, Culture and Politics in Education
The MEd degree concentration in Society, Culture and Politics in Education (SCPE) offered by University of British Columbia addresses the history of education, sociology of education, politics of education, philosophy of education, and cultural aspects of education.
Education (Societies, Cultures and Languages)
Education (Societies, Cultures and Languages) from University of Ottawa coursework option, is a course-based program designed to deepen your knowledge of education.
Human Development, Learning, and Culture
The Human Development, Learning, and Culture (HDLC) program at University of British Columbia addresses the interface of research and practice in education, weaving together theoretical models and concepts in their application to real world educational issues.
Indigenous Studies
The Indigenous Studies program at University of Lethbridge is a critical, multidisciplinary area of study. It engages history, art, music, law, philosophy, and language, among other areas, to address decolonization, revitalization, and resurgence through local, national, and global Indigenous perspectives.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Cultural Studies
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Cultural Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Cultural Studies
The Cultural Studies programme at the University of Winnipeg is an innovative Master of Arts degree. This 12-month, course-based postgraduate programme is offered on a full-time basis. It provides advanced methodological training for students aiming to excel in the arts, media, or further academic research.
Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE)
The Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE) programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Education degree focusing on decolonisation and traditional knowledges. This flexible course offers full-time or part-time study modes, available on-campus or online, typically completed within two to four years.
Globalization Studies
Globalization Studies at McMaster University examines the complex political, social, economic, cultural, discursive and theoretical developments related to processes of globalization and how these come to bear upon our lives, our communities, and the environment in which we live.
Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)
The Interdisciplinary Studies (Online) taught at the Royal Roads University gives you the flexibility to customize your degree by combining courses from different master’s and graduate certificate programmes at Royal Roads.
Divinity
The Divinity programme at Acadia University is a comprehensive three-year Master’s degree designed for aspiring Christian leaders. Available through full-time or part-time study, this flexible course offers online, on-campus, and extension learning modes to prepare students for impactful ministry and theological service.
Cultural, Social and Political Thought
The Cultural, Social and Political Thought program at University of Lethbridge is interdisciplinary within the humanities and social sciences and is based on a cohort learning model that fosters an environment of interdisciplinary engagement and exchange, research, peer mentoring, collaboration among a small group of students.

Cultural Studies
Interdisciplinary in spirit and theoretical in emphasis, Trent University’s Cultural Studies M.A. and Ph.D. programmes focus on contemporary issues in the humanities and social sciences from the perspectives of critical, cultural and political theory.
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.