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Canada is one of the world's most popular destinations for international students. You don't have to look much further than its pristine wilderness, friendliness and world-class universities to understand why.
Here's a snapshot of what's on offer from a Masters in Canada for international students this year:
In Canada, Masters degrees are also known as 'grad' programmes or simply 'grad school' (the term 'graduate' is used in place of 'postgraduate'). They generally come in the form of a Master of Arts (MA) or a Master of Science (MSc, or MS in Canada).
Like the UK, there are also specialist Master degrees in a range of subjects. These include the Master of Fine Arts (MFA), the Master of Engineering (MEng) and the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Canadian Masters courses usually last between one and two years (there might be additional internships or placements).
Your programme may involve interactive teaching as well traditional lectures and tutorials. This could include site visits, projects and group work. Most Masters include a dissertation which makes up a large proportion of the course’s credits. For some subject areas, this could be replaced by a consultancy project.
The academic year tends to begin in September, but some universities have several start dates for their Masters courses. After a Christmas break, students return to university and study until the exam period in April.
Several Canadian universities offer Masters programmes through the ‘co-operative education option’.
Co-op provides hands-on, paid experience in placements related to your field of study. Opportunities are available in all disciplines and provide valuable work experience and contacts. Employers involved in the co-op programme get qualified students to undertake specialised projects. Many of them also use it as a recruitment tool, allowing them to really get to know potential candidates and their abilities. For Masters students, these internships are usually between two and four months.
To become part of the programme you'll need to register as a co-op student. There may be extra requirements (such as a high GPA), and you may need to attend compulsory training sessions. Once you have been accepted, you will receive notifications when co-op opportunities arise. Many employers will be 'repeat' placement providers.
International students who require a study permit have to apply for a co-op work permit. Universities will be able to help with the administration for this.
If you’re interested in studying a Masters degree in Canada, we’ve covered everything you need to know in our selection of guides below, including applications, visas and funding.
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