Graduate Programs

Graduate programs in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are committed to innovative, immersive and hands-on learning.

Our Master’s and Doctoral students are guided by celebrated faculty whose pioneering research and influential scholarship inspire a vibrant, collaborative environment. Located in Ottawa, a city rich with cultural institutions, embassies, national archives and global organizations, our programs offer unparalleled opportunities for an enriching graduate experience. As a graduate student, you’ll deepen your expertise and your contributions will play an integral role in advancing research that makes a meaningful impact.

Master’s Programs

Anthropology (MA)

Art and Architectural History (MA)

Canadian Studies (MA)

Cognitive Science (MCogSci)

English (MA)

Film Studies (MA)

Geography (MA and MSc)

History (MA)

Human Rights and Social Justice (MA)

Linguistics (MA)

Linguistics (Applied) and Discourse Studies (MA)

Music and Culture (MA)

Philosophy (MA)

Psychology (MA)

Public History (MA)

Sociology (MA)

Teaching English as an Additional Language (MA)

Women’s and Gender Studies (MA)

Doctoral Programs

Anthropology (PhD)

Cognitive Science (PhD)

Cultural Mediations (PhD)

English (PhD)

Geography (PhD)

History and Public History (PhD)

Linguistics (PhD)

Linguistics (Applied) and Discourse Studies (PhD)

Psychology (PhD)

Sociology (PhD)