- MASF (Course) - The Master's in Arctic and Subarctic Futures (MASF) (Coursework) normally involves the completion of six courses and a major project and takes up to two years of full-time study.
- MASF (Thesis) – The Master’s in Arctic and Subarctic Futures (MASF) (thesis) normally involves the completion of four courses and a thesis based on Northern-focused needs and priorities and takes two years of full-time study.
- PhD – The PhD program normally involves courses, a qualifying examination, and a thesis based on Northern-focused needs and priorities. It is normally completed in four years of full-time study. If a student has come through the Master’s options in Arctic and Subarctic Futures, all courses will be waived unless the student did not complete SASS 6003: Developing Research Partnerships in Arctic & Subarctic Studies.
- Graduate Diploma – The graduate diploma normally requires the completion of four courses and is completed in one year.

Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 515 / Semester
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2027
Arctic and Subarctic Futures
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Disciplines
School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- MASF (course work): Bachelor’s degree (minimum second class) in a relevant area of study OR some combination of educational, personal, professional, and cultural experience aligned with the program and proposed area for the major project.
- MASF (thesis): Bachelor’s degree (minimum second class) in a relevant area of study OR some combination of educational, personal, professional, and cultural experience aligned with the program and proposed area for the major project.
- PhD: Master’s degree in a relevant area of study and an excellent academic record OR 12 months in a Master’s program and demonstration of exceptional ability to pursue research at the doctoral level OR Bachelor’s degree with honours (or equivalent) and 5 years of related full-time professional experience OR some combination of educational, personal, professional, and cultural experience aligned with the program and proposed research area (with permission).
- Graduate Diploma: Bachelor’s degree (minimum second class) in a relevant area of study OR some combination of educational, personal, professional, and cultural experience relevant to the program.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
515 / semester
Arctic and Subarctic Futures

Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada, St. John's