Cultural Studies and Critical Theory

McMaster University

Canada, Hamilton

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McMaster University

Canada , Hamilton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023 15-Jan-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 11,363 / term

Apply Date 15-Jan-2023

Next Intake September-2023

Cultural Studies and Critical Theory

About

The MA in Cultural Studies and Critical Theory (CSCT) is unique for its interdisciplinary focus on cultural studies and critical theory. The objective of the program is to allow students to engage the theories and practices associated with cultural studies and critical theory in the critical investigation of culture. Students critically examine a wide range of cultural forms and expressions, from influential philosophical texts and avant-garde theoretical reflections, to materials and practices that have been typically overlooked in university study (e.g. television, cinema, cyberculture, and the practices of everyday life).

Graduate students in the MASc thesis-based program are focused on advancing knowledge of software lifecycle from design, implementation, and testing to documentation and maintaining, through intensive research in their chosen area of interest. Areas of Research Human-computer interaction Machine learning Programming languages Software engineering Optimization Computational geometry Performance evaluation Databases Data analytics and data centres Safety-critical systems and certification Model-driven engineering Algorithms and complexity Formal methods and formal verification Mechanized mathematics Numerical analysis Scientific computing Control systems Logic and discrete math Strings and string algorithms Concurrency Wireless networking Mobile computing Discrete event systems Game design

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program
Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.
Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster’s. Please contact the program for specific details.
Departments or programs may establish additional requirements, such as scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
The admission decision is not subject to appeal
Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned requirements, should consult the Graduate Calendar to determine the requirements for exceptional cases

English Program Requirements

Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:

TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
MELAB: minimum score of 85
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B

Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 11,363

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