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    English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA)

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    Waterloo, CAMAIn-person20 months
    CA$30,784.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    CA$125.00
    App fee

    English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo is a 20-month, in-person MA program based in Waterloo, CA. Tuition is CA$30,784.

    About the program

    Lab-based program combining theory and practice in digital media production, focusing on critical tools for creating objects-to-think-with. Offered with coursework or master's research paper options and two co-op terms.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Education: 97
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL 5 (writing 5, speaking 5)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$31,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo cost?
    The total estimated tuition for English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo is CA$30,784.
    Is English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo online or in-person?
    English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo is offered in-person.
    How long does English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo take to complete?
    English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo is structured around 20 months.
    What GPA is required for English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo?
    Per the program's published guidance: 75% overall
    What work-permit options follow English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo?
    Post-completion work rights for English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo: 3 years PGWP (Canada)