* Applicants submitting any official documents (e.g., transcripts) in a language other than English, must provide an official translation of such documents. If the credential being submitted was earned outside Canada or the US, documentation that attests to its equivalence to a Canadian baccalaureate degree, is required. Such documentation may be obtained from
International Qualifications
Assessment Services
9th Floor, 108 Street Building
9942 - 108 Street
Edmonton, AB T5K 2J5
Website
Telephone: 780.427.2655
Fax: 780.422.9734
As English is the primary language of instruction at Athabasca University, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has an adequate level of proficiency. Moreover, since the MA-IS is a graduate-level program, it is to be expected that the materials will be challenging. Although faculty makes every effort to facilitate the learning process, they may have to redirect students to remedial resources.
Non-Canadian students must provide documentation supporting the successful completion of at least one of the following English as a Second Language (ESL) assessments before his or her application will be considered:
There are two program intakes per year. The MA-IS office must receive all application materials by March 1 for consideration to enter the program starting in September of the same year, and by September 1 for consideration to enter the program starting in January of the following year.
Once enrolled, students will be permitted to register in MA-IS courses on a first-come, first-served basis, space permitting. Program students will have priority with respect to grouped study courses. Reading courses are reserved for senior program students only.
Non-program students must complete and submit the MA-IS Non-Program Application Form, and include the non-refundable application fee, if applicable. As part of their Non-Program Application, students will be required to submit confirmation of completion of an undergraduate degree (unofficial transcript will suffice). Students may be asked to submit a résumé in support of their non-program application.
Information effective September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018.
Updated June 18 2018 by laurab
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