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Master of Arts - Cultural Analysis and Social Theory (Coursework)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo — Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 14,974
Application Fee
CAD 128
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The interdisciplinary Master of Arts (MA) in Cultural Analysis and Social Theory (CAST) is a 12-month program providing a dynamic graduate experience within a close-knit intellectual community. It brings together students from varied academic backgrounds to examine contemporary social and cultural issues while enhancing research and communication skills. The program promotes critical inquiry across disciplines, enabling collaboration with professors from the humanities and social sciences for a deeper understanding of culture and societal challenges. Through coursework and an optional independent research project, students develop critical thinking and analytical skills, expanding their perspectives on contemporary issues and understanding social and cultural forces. The program fosters diverse viewpoints in essential discussions about social justice and welcomes students from various undergraduate disciplines and universities globally, including recent graduates and professionals seeking further education. Professional development in the program colloquium, featuring advanced research workshops, teaching workshops, and research talks by scholars from Laurier and beyond. Involvement in a research group, where students help organize international and local conferences, engage in workshops with visiting scholars, and present their research at student conferences. Support for non-traditional research projects and the creation of new tools to tackle social justice, cultural differences, and social change in a student-centered environment.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 14,974
Application fee
CAD 128
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
30 March 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

75 University Ave West

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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About the Institution

For more than a century, Laurier has been known for academic excellence. But we’ve also been dedicated to the philosophy that our students’ success is measured through more than grades – it’s based on the quality of the lives they lead, and those they inspire. Laurier’s two campuses are in Waterloo and Brantford, but we also have a Faculty of Social Work in nearby Kitchener and a weekend MBA program in Toronto. In all, we have 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Kitchener-Waterloo, with a population of about 350,000, is small enough to be safe and easy to navigate but large enough to o...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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