Master of Arts in Religious Studies
University of British Columbia · Vancouver, Canada
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University of British Columbia · Vancouver, Canada
Master of Arts in Religious Studies
Postgraduate · Social
About this programme
The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies offers a unique interdisciplinary Master's program that allows students to specialize in the history and texts of Judaism and Christianity through the completion of coursework and a thesis. Students choose from a broad range of coursework in the archaeology and material culture, religion and mythology, literature and ancient languages, and history and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. In the second year of the program, students write a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member. Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies (AMNE) department will be hosting a virtual open house event for students interested in applying to our MA and PhD graduate programs to join our Fall 2026 cohort on Tuesday, November 4, 11:00
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Tuition
- C$10,082 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Study Permit
- Application fee
- CAD 150
- Proof of funds
- CAD 22,895
- Processing time
- 16 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (2)
- Ontario Graduate ScholarshipPartial funding · Varies by university, typically February
- UBC Graduate AwardPartial funding · Deadline January each year (varies by faculty)