Military, Security and Strategic Studies
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Master of Strategic Studies (MSS)
Course-based program
Program overview
This course-based master’s program combines a strong military-oriented, liberal arts core with opportunities to study more technical subject matter, placing the technicalities of war and defence-related subjects, past and present, within the context of the overall human experience. With flexible programs, leading scholars in a variety of disciplines, and generous funding opportunities, we strive to ensure students at the university’s Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies achieve success in their pursuits.
Completing this program
- Core Courses: Classics of Strategy, Advanced Analysis of International Relations and Strategic Studies.
- Block Week Course: Students will complete Military and Strategic Studies: Questions and Methods in the week preceding their first term.
- Additional Courses: May include arctic security, Canadian military studies, U.S. security, ethics and morality, intelligence, and other topics.
- Cooperative Education:Students complete an eight-month work placement in the second year, in place of three non-core courses.
Specializations
Outcomes
Banking, Police Service, Government, Military Procurement, Oil and Gas, NATO, Advocacy Groups.
A course-based master’s degree in military and strategic studies is usually considered a final degree.
Course-based program
Three core courses and nine electives
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Classroom delivery
Time commitment
Two years full time; six years maximum
Supervisor
No supervisor is required
Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
Admission Requirements
GPA
A minimum of 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 point system.
Minimum education
A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Work samples
- A writing sample
Documents
None
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar.
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.
Deadlines
For admission on September 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents: Jan. 15 application deadline
- International students: Jan. 15 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
Are you ready to apply?
Learn more about this program
Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies
Social Sciences 856\ 2500 University Drive NW\ Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
Contact the Graduate Program Administrator
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Faculty of Arts
University of Calgary\ 2500 University Drive NW\ Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
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