Earn a master of East Asian studies degree from the University of Alberta. Course work includes East Asian politics, the civilization and culture of early China, history of Chinese philosophy, China and the West, topics in East Asian art, zen/ch'an Buddhism, the Chinese in Canada and Canadians in China, introduction to Chinese religions and practicing religions. While on campus, students can take advantage of resources such as the China Institute, the Prince Takamodo Japan Centre for Teaching and Research and the Chinese and Japanese conversation clubs.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and completed four years of study in an Asian language (a major in the language or Asian studies is not required). Requirements include GRE scores, three letters of reference, a statement of purpose, resume and 5 to 15 page writing sample.
University of Alberta
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
2-29 Triffo Hall
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6G 2E1
800-758-7136
ualberta.ca
Take your architecture studies further with a master of architecture degree from the University of British Columbia's School of Architecture. Students complete classes in architectural studies, themes in architecture and design, design media, contemporary theories in architecture, environmental systems and controls, process and practice of architecture, architectural structures and advanced vertical design. All students complete a studio course and conduct a graduation project. An optional co-op of eight months is available in exchange for six elective credits course work. While on campus, students can get involved with three architecture student societies: architecture, environmental design and landscape architecture.
Candidates require a bachelor's degree (any field) with a B+ average; students with a major in architecture or environmental design are given advanced standing. The application packet should include a statement of interest, biographical statement, resume, architecture portfolio (20 pages) and three references. GRE scores are recommended, but not required.
University of British Columbia
School of Architecture
402-6333 Memorial Road
Vancouver, BC Canada
V6T 1Z2
604-822-2779
ubc.ca
The University of Toronto offers a masters degree in sociology. Topics in the program include deviance, urban sociology, sociology of culture, classical sociological theory, statistics for the sociologist, historical social science, sociology of punishment, sexuality and social theory, sociology of addiction, qualitative methods, environmental sociology and statistical analysis. All students complete a research paper before graduation. Students who wish to further their education in sociology can enroll in the university's Ph.D. program.
Students interested in the program must have a bachelor's degree (any field, though five courses in sociology are required) with a minimum overall average of B+ in the last two years of coursework, two letters of reference, a writing sample and a statement of interest. The university offers fellowships, scholarships and awards to students enrolled in the sociology program.
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5S 1A1
416-978-2011
utoronto.ca