- 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.
PhD in Arctic and Subarctic Futures at Memorial University of Newfoundland
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PhD in Arctic and Subarctic Futures at Memorial University of Newfoundland
The Arctic and Subarctic Futures at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Labrador Campus, Labrad, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay campuses in St. John's, Canada, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 1,069 / semester, with the next intake on September 1, 2027.
About PhD in Arctic and Subarctic Futures
Disciplines
School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies
Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Arctic and Subarctic Futures at Memorial University of Newfoundland
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
1,069 / semester
PhD in Arctic and Subarctic Futures at Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada, St. John's