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Master of Arts in Island Studies, Specialization in International Relations (Island Studies) and Island Public Policy (Course-Based) University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
CAD 20910
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 50 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
100
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) at the University of Prince Edward Island is a unique, interdisciplinary, and policy-driven graduate program that critiques islands on their own terms. We welcome students from around the world with diverse disciplinary backgrounds and diverse degrees, or with professional workplace experience in the public, private, or resource sectors.
Our program offers a challenging opportunity for students with:
- A special interest in researching islands: their societies, economies, histories, cultures, governments, geographies, and environments
- An interest in public policy and administration
- Career aspirations within local, regional, national, and international governmental and non-governmental organizations
- Career aspirations in the private and resource sectors
- A desire for the challenge of graduate education
International Relations (Island Studies) and Island Public Policy
The MA Island Studies program at UPEI has an established strength in policy and international relations aspects of island studies. Islands, including small island states and subnational island jurisdictions, are often at the forefront of domestic, marine and international policy discussions, ranging from resource development, environmental regulation and strategic and territorial claims. Island studies teaching and research is proving to be significant and original in relation to diplomacy and coalition-building. Non-sovereign islands especially are using the spaces in domestic and international politics to bring about change. Graduates from this focus area will be able to provide leadership in addressing the complex issues facing modern governments and policy-making organizations. Students will gain the skills and knowledge to start or advance a career within local, provincial/state, federal and international governments or non-profit agencies that interact with government. Private companies that have extensive interactions with island governments will also benefit from the graduates’ skills and understanding of island policy issues.
Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 6.5 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 7.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 25.0 Minimum Speaking - 25.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 66
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in an honours or majors program or equivalent from a recognized university or college.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
20910
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 50 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Entrance awards for international students, funded by the University of Prince Edward Island, are granted annually to international students who join UPEI from high schools in Canada or other countries. The award amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000. The following eligibility criteria apply:
- Hold a valid Canadian study permit;
- Demonstrate strong academic performance in high school academic achievement, with converted averages between 90% and 100% (or equivalent GPA), and/or are among the top 5% to 10% of their class rankings;
- Participate in extracurricular activities and experiences, such as volunteering experiences, tutoring initiatives, sports activities, arts talents, and/or other relevant experiences;
- Provide strong recommendations from teachers or instructors who have direct experience with students’ academic activities and performance;
- Exhibit strong English language skills, that have prepared students for rigorous academic explorations;
Show strong potential for future academic development, leadership, and other areas of contributions to the global society. Students are considered for the award when their applications are evaluated, and admission letters are sent. Successful recipients will have their UPEI Student Account credited for use as part of their tuition and fees at UPEI. UPEI has a limited amount of entrance awards for international students; therefore, early applications are highly encouraged. The number of awards to be granted depends on the availability of funds and other factors. For any questions on the entrance awards, please contact UPEI at [email protected].
After international students finish their first-year of study at UPEI, defined as a minimum of two terms (Fall and Winter), they may be eligible for UPEI’s Celebrating Student Achievement – Academic Excellence Awards program. Refer to the Celebrating Student Achievement Awards Program webpage for details.
In addition to the entrance and merit-based awards program for students in second, third, and fourth years, other opportunities exist for international students to apply for various scholarships and awards. For more details, refer to our main Scholarships and Awards webpage.
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