Master of Arts in Religious Studies [Research Paper]

University of Ottawa

Applicants who hold a bachelor with honours in Religious Studies or the equivalent with at least second-class standing may be admitted to the master's program. Those who do not have an honours degree in religious studies may be admitted to a qualifying year during which they complete the requirements normally included in the honours program. The qualifying year comprises a minimum of five courses equivalent to selected compulsory courses of the honours program at the University of Ottawa.Official applications for admission should be submitted by the deadlines listed in effect for graduate studies. Applications received after a deadline will be considered only if positions are available.As part of their application, applicants must submit a statement (1-2 pages) describing their research interests.All applicants must be able to understand speak, and write either English or French proficiently . Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. The list of acceptable tests is indicated in the “Admission” section of the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, assignments, examinations, research papers and theses can be produced in either English or French.