Globalization (MA)
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    Globalization (MA)

    McMaster University
    McMaster University
    Canada
    Canada, Hamilton
    University Rank:#177
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Apply DateFebruary 15, 2023
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Globalization (MA)

    About

    MA in Globalization is an interdisciplinary program that 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.

    Areas of Research

    • contemporary culture
    • diasporic
    • transnational and multicultural communities
    • global governance
    • international trade and finance
    • social, environmental and labour issues
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    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 Requirements

    • PTEMin 63
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 92

    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

    Globalization (MA)

    McMaster University

    McMaster University

    Canada

    Canada, Hamilton

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