GRADUATE STUDIES

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Graduate StudiesThe University of Winnipeg Graduate Programs offer a variety of opportunities for graduate students: many of the programs feature a multi-disciplinary approach, some are pre-professional programs, and all train students in small cohorts and emphasize opportunities to network with other scholars.

professional, Applied and Continuing Education (pACE)

UWPACE offers a variety of industry-focused, job-ready and general interest courses, as well as, certificate and diploma programs aimed at enhancing employability and earning potential.

English Language program (ELp)

The University of Winnipeg English Language Program offers Academic and General English Programs, Intensive English Programs, a Canadian Work Experience Program, TESL Certification, and Customized Programs.

The Collegiate - high School at University

As a private school and a high school within the University of Winnipeg, The Collegiate offers Grade 9 to 12 high school programs that provide a seamless transition to post-secondary education.

The University of winnipeg

Students can study towards a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Business Administration. We offer high-quality undergraduate programs including several that are unique in Western Canada.

other opportunities at The University of winnipeg

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About our Graduate programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Study, work and Live in winnipeg, mb . . . . 6–7

Living on Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Graduate programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–11

forthcoming programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Scholarships and fellowships . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

TAbLE of ConTEnTS

“U of W is truly an ideal place to come for Graduate Studies. The diversity of quality research topics and courses offered… are ideal for one’s desired career path. The university is well organized, and made me feel at home through athletic and social activities, as well as reliable housing services. There is no need to worry about adapting to the multicultural life in Winnipeg, as all the people around you are so considerate, they have arranged everything already.”

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wInnIpEG fACTS:• population of 700,000

• Winnipeg is a diverse multicultural city located in the heart of Canada

• capital city of the Province of Manitoba

average teMPeratures in WinniPeg: (°C)

spring low +2 high +12summer low +15 high +24fall low +1 high +10winter low -20 high -10

“I have really enjoyed my time in Winnipeg. I won’t forget any of my experiences.” hyEonjI - KorEA

City of winnipeg, manitoba, Canadawinnipeg is a beautiful city with four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.

our programs are offered throughout the year which means our students can experience multiple seasons in our unique climate.

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“Winnipeg in autumn is a beautiful time to enjoy our forests and parks.”

“Manitoba has over 1000 lakes! grand Beach, an hour away from Winnipeg, is one of the top 10 beaches in north america.”

“When the rivers freeze, Winnipeggers head to the Forks for winter fun! the assiniboine river ice skating trail is the world’s longest naturally frozen trail.”

“as a prairie city with big open blue skies, Winnipeg enjoys 2300 hours of sunlight annually.”

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our campus is centrally located in downtown Winnipeg. our students enjoy close proximity to:

• Public Transit

• Sports Centres

• Shopping

• Museums

• Art Galleries

• Restaurants

our classrooms are located on The University of Winnipeg campus. These facilities include:

• Fitness Centre

• 7 Campus Restaurants

• Coffee Shops

• Library

• Computer Labs

• Student Lounges

• Medical Clinic

• Bookstore

our Campus

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The University of winnipeg Graduate programsThere are several unique qualities in our graduate programs that make The University of Winnipeg attractive to prospective graduate students, including:

1. Each of our graduate programs offer a student-centered focus on graduate education

2. our graduate programs are innovative and multidisciplinary.

3. A number of our graduate programs focus on the Indigenous Community.

4. A multidisciplinary Graduate Student Research Colloquium is presented each Spring, which offers students the opportunity to both present, and receive publishing credit.

5. The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) offers additional student support via a travel grant matching program agreement with the faculty of Graduate Studies.

Entrance RequirementsThere are three different entry pathways for a graduate program at the University of Winnipeg:

a. pre-master’s Students: If you have at least a 3-Year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, you may be eligible for admission to a qualifying program of study termed “Pre-Master’s Study.”

b. Graduate Students: If you hold a recognized 4-year General or Honours Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or equivalent with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, you may be eligible for admission for graduate programs. Certain graduate programs have specific requirements for admission. Please contact the program department for more information.

c. occasional Students: An occasional Student is one who wishes to take graduate courses with no intention of proceeding toward an advanced degree at The University of Winnipeg. occasional Students meet the same degree and grade point average entrance requirements as regular graduate students.

Admission RequirementsApplication for Admission

a. University of winnipeg Graduate programs: Submission of the paper application form, including a processing fee payment and appropriate supporting documents to the Graduate Studies Admissions office, will activate your application to Graduate Studies.

b. joint master’s programs with the University of manitoba: All prospective Joint Master’s Program (JMP) students must complete the official application for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba.

Application fee:

A non-refundable processing fee of $100.00 for international students must be submitted with your application. Payment may be made by cheque or money order payable to The University of Winnipeg. Applicants with a previous University of Winnipeg Identification number may pay at Student Services or online.

Application Deadlines: Fall application deadline is February 1. Some programs offer Winter or Spring admissions and deadlines which are September 1st and December 1st respectively.

The receipt of all required materials is due by 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date or the next business day, if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday.

other Required Documentsa. English Language Requirement: You must demonstrate English language proficiency

if English is not your first language and your previous schooling has been outside Canada. For more detailed information, please consult the English Language Proficiency section of The University of Winnipeg website: uwinnipeg.ca/ lang-prof-req-english

b. plan of Study: A one-page summary outlining your reasons for interest in the program, and research or program of study you wish to pursue.

c. past Achievements: This could include a curriculum vitae/resume, publications, presentations; or outline conferences/workshops attended, your independent research, volunteer activities, organization memberships/support, etc.

d. Letters of Recommendation: Minimum of two from individuals who have taught you or supervised you in the area of study relevant to your application.

e. Transcripts: Students must provide official/notarized transcripts of all academic work completed to date, sent directly from the issuing institution(s).

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woRkon campus: International students who have a valid study permit and are full-time status are permitted to work on campus as soon as they arrive in Canada.

work availabie at:

• Research and teaching assistants to professors

• Lab demonstrators

• The University of Winnipeg Bookstore

• Cafeterias and Campus Restaurants

• Athletic facilities

• Registration and administration offices

Study, work and Live in winnipeg, manitoba

Off campus: depending on your student status students may be eligible to work off-campus while studying. There are many job opportunities in downtown right next to The University of Winnipeg .

Co-op and internship programs: Some academic programs at The University of Winnipeg include work experience as part of the curriculum. Students who wish to participate in a co-op or internship program may be required to apply for a Co-op work permit as well as a Study Permit.

work in Canada after graduation: There are many opportunities to work and live in Canada after graduation. For more information on the required permits and visas for working in Canada, students can contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada or ISS.

LIvEfree manitoba basic health Care Coverage: If you are an international student who has a validstudy permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for a minimum of six months and also plan to live in the province of Manitoba for a minimum of six months in a calendar year, you are eligible to receive a Manitoba Health card. Additional health care insurance purchased through The University of Winnipeg will be required for extended health care coverage specific to international students. For more information: manitoba.ca/health

The manitoba Tuition fee Income Tax Rebate: By providing post-secondary graduates with a 60% income tax rebate on their eligible tuition fees, the Tuition Fee Income Tax rebate helps recent graduates pay for your education while living and working here in Manitoba.

Immigrate to Canada: The manitoba provincial nominee program (pnp): The first and most successful immigration program of its kind in Canada, the Manitoba Provincial nominee Program (PnP) offers the opportunity for international student graduates to stay and live in Manitoba. For more information: www.immigratemanitoba.com

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mcfeetors hall: Great west Life Student ResidenceMcFeetors Hall offers modern, air-conditioned dorm-style units with private washroom and access to common entertainment/ lounge areas, study areas, and laundry facilities. Available room options include single and double furnished dorms. Prices start at $963 per month, or $3852 per term (Mandatory Meal plan included in listed cost).

Living on Campus

Lion’s manorClose to campus, Lion’s Manor offers a cafeteria, student lounges, and on-floor laundry facilities. Choose from our furnished dorm rooms, furnished bachelor (studio) and 1-bedroom apartments, or our unfurnished bachelor (studio) and 1-bedroom apartments. Prices start at $469 per month, or $1876 per 4-month term.

balmoral housesBalmoral houses appeal to people who enjoy a family-like environment. Each house has between four and eleven single, furnished rooms with tasteful amenities. Shared kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities are available on-site. Pricing for Balmoral House rooms starts at $454 per month or $1816 per term.

For more information, photo galleries, and to apply for housing please visit: uwincampuslife.wordpress.com/

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Graduate programs

mA, mSc & mDp programs

1. master of Arts in Cultural Studies (1-year)

The Master of Arts in Cultural Studies is a course-based one-year program which provides students the opportunity to explore culture and the arts as part of a social, economic and political environment. The educational objective of the program is to train graduate students to conduct research that reflects an interdisciplinary understanding of culture.

The M.A. in Cultural Studies is a degree with two currently approved specializations: 1) texts and Cultures and 2) Curatorial Practices.

2. master of Arts in Indigenous Governance (2-year)

The two-year, thesis-based M.A. program in Indigenous Governance offers students an innovative and unique indigenous-centered, graduate level education designed to prepare them to take on leadership or advisory roles within Indigenous and non-indigenous governments and organizations; or to further their educations in a variety of Ph.d. programs.

3. master of Arts in Environmental, Resource and Development Economics (ERDE) (1-year)

What is the economic impact of climate change? Must we sacrifice the environment to develop our economies? Can natural resources be developed sustainable? How can nations overcome low incomes and poor health? These are some of the important questions investigated in the course-based Master of arts in environmental, resource and Development economics (erDe) Program at the University of Winnipeg. Graduates analyze how social, environmental and economic issues interact with one another on local and global levels.

The University of Winnipeg currently offers a diverse variety of Graduate Studies Programs: Free-standing University of Winnipeg programs, graduate programming in Theology, Marriage and Family Therapy through the Aurora Family Therapy Centre and Joint Masters Programming with the University of Manitoba.  Each type of program has its own set of specific information and application processes.

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4. master of Science in Applied Computer Science and Society (2-year)

The thesis-based Master of Science in Applied Computer Science and Society program is unique in north America. The program fosters critical reflection on how technology and society interact. It offers a pragmatic and applied curriculum, addressing globalization and cultural issues alongside technical instruction. It focuses on issues of technology and human/social aspects of computing in four core areas (1) information representation, (2) search and management, (3) intelligent systems and (4) systems development and social issues.

This program facilitates research and development in the area of information and computing technologies (ICT) with Manitoba’s 300 ICT companies.

5. master of Science in bioscience, Technology and public policy (2-year)

This thesis-based program offers graduate students advanced training in the Life Sciences in fields ranging from Genomics and Bioinformatics to natural resource Management. Students receive hands-on training in their discipline providing skills that prepare them to work in both academia and industry. This program will take advantage of the new richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex which provides University of Winnipeg students with access to innovative technology and laboratories. The program will develop communication skills to facilitate interaction with managers, policy-makers and the public, and students will place the results of their science in the broader context of society at large.

This program meets growing local, national and

international demands in both the health and environmental sciences. Winnipeg is the nexus for health sciences research with the development of BioMed City, growing research capacity in the biotechnology industry, and the presence of provincial and federal government health agencies.

6. master’s in Development practice (2-year)

The University of Winnipeg offers a unique program in development Practice (MdP) with a focus on Indigenous development. This two-year program of study consists of course work, applied research and field placements. This program transcends borders by offering an online “Global Classroom” that will connect students to an international network of 22 other universities as well as with local, rural, and remote communities around the world.

This graduate level program is intended to train aspiring development practitioners to understand and manage global sustainable development challenges across health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences and management disciplines. As graduates of the MdP Program, students will be a new class of development practitioners versed in the holistic process with the skills to work with anyone – anywhere in the world.

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7. Theology

a. master of Divinity: The Master of divinity (Mdiv) program offers theological education that is in accord with the standards of The Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The Mdiv program recognizes the importance of each distinct tradition and ensures that students become well acquainted with their own heritage while remaining sensitive to denominational interests. The program also facilitates transfer credit with other seminaries accredited by ATS. Through its multi-denominational approach, the Master of divinity program prepares people to serve and lead in various Christian denominations and the community at large.

b. master of Arts (Theology): The Master of Arts (Theology) offers four areas of concentration (1) Peace and Justice Studies, (2) Biblical Studies, (3) Theology and Church History and (4) Pastoral Theology.  

c. master of Arts in Spiritual Disciplines and ministry practices: The Master of Arts in Spiritual disciplines and Ministry Practices offers three areas of concentration: (1) Spirituality and Spiritual Care (including Pastoral Education) and (2) Applied Ministry (Centre for Christian Studies - CCS).

d. master of Sacred Theology: The Master of Sacred Theology (STM) degree is a post-Mdiv professional degree which enables students to specialize in one area or discipline of theological study. Areas of Specialization for Master of Sacred Theology include (1) Biblical Studies, (2) Historical and Contemporary Theology, (3) Applied Theology, Pastoral Care and Counseling, and Spiritual direction and (4) Intercultural Ministry (United Church of Canada)

8. master of marriage and family Therapy

The strength of the Master of Marriage and Family Therapy is its clinical focus. The core of the program is the 500 hours of therapy under supervision that each student completes primarily at Aurora Family Therapy Centre located on The University of Winnipeg campus. Another reflection of the clinical focus is that all Faculty members are themselves practicing therapists, and all Supervisors are approved by or Supervisors-in-Training with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. 

The program is structured to meet the needs of the part time student; this fits for those already working in the field who wish to develop a specialty in marriage and family therapy, and for those who are just beginning their career and need time and life experience to develop as a therapist. The typical student registers for the equivalent of one or two full courses annually.

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joint master’s programs The University of winnipeg and the University of Manitoba jointly offer four graduate programs in the following areas:

joint master’s program in history

The main purposes of the Program are to develop the ability of the students to undertake independent research and place their findings properly within their historical context; and to ensure that students acquire a comprehensive knowledge of at least two areas of historical study. Specialized work is offered in the following fields: The Americas, Asia and Africa, Britain and the Commonwealth, Canada, Medieval and Early Modern Europe, Modern Europe, History of Science, Modern World and Archival Studies.

joint master’s program in public Administration

The objective the program is to provide students, both full- and part-time, with a sound knowledge of Public Administration. The approach is interdisciplinary, although courses in Political Science/Political Studies are emphasized. The core exposes all students to a common set of courses designed to encourage both innovative and integrative perspectives. The Public Administration emphasis allows interested students to obtain knowledge of both the theory and the practice of government organizations, including knowledge of the political, economic, social and other contexts in which they operate.

joint master’s program in Religion

Graduates of either university who have completed a recognized pre-Master’s program in religion, or who hold a B.A.(Honours) in religion, or have completed a program equivalent to a pre-Master’s or Honours in any recognized university of college, are eligible to apply. University of Winnipeg students can also qualify for admission by completing the Bachelor of Arts (4-year) degree in religious Studies. Applications will also be considered

from B.A. (Honours) graduates in other disciplines with a strong background in religious Studies.

joint master’s program in peace and Conflict Studies

The Program encompasses analysis of social conflicts including the structural roots of social divisions and inequalities, as well as strategies for transforming conflict and promoting social justice. The program uses holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to prepare students to pursue independent research and practice in local, national and global and conflict dynamics and issues. The degree is offered with either a thesis option or a comprehensive examination. Students completing the Joint MA in Peace and Conflict Studies will receive a joint parchment, and may choose to participate in convocation at either of the two universities.

forthcoming Graduate programs:1. mA in Urban and Inner-City Studies2. phD in bioScience, Technology and public policy

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Scholarships and fellowshipsThe Faculty Graduate Studies offers and facilitates a number of scholarships and fellowships for its graduate students. These, plus research assistantships, form the principal components of graduate student funding packages. There are two basic types of funding, internal and external, which include, but are not limited to the list of opportunities below..

Internal funding:

• The University of Winnipeg Manitoba Graduate Scholarships (MGS)

• The University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Scholarship

• The University of Winnipeg Graduate Student Travel Grant

• The University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship for World Leaders

• The Donald V. Snider Memorial Fellowship

• The Graduate & Professional Studies application Expenses Bursary

• The University of Winnipeg Graduate Assistantship

• The Senator Thomas Crerar Scholarship

• Cultural Studies Graduate Scholarships

• Louis Riel Institute Bursaries

• Linda Brown and Vana Kirby Graduate Scholarship Award

External funding:

• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

• Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies

• Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships

• D.F. Plett History Graduate Fellowship

• Manitoba Gaming Control Commissions Studentships

• IDRC Graduate Scholarships

• AUCC Awards:• Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) • L’Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science Postgraduate

Scholarship Supplements - Canadian Mentorship Program

• Fulbright Awards

GRADUATE STUDIES

The University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Admissions office 3d7B-515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba r3B 2E9 Canada

ConTACT US:Email d.habtemariam@uwinnipeg.ca Phone 204.786.9309 Fax 204.774.4134