Master of Arts in Theory and Criticism

Western's program has established strengths in social & political theory and media & cultural studies, while maintaining its traditional strengths in critical theory and continental philosophy. What distinguishes the Theory Centre's MA program from other graduate programs is the serious attention given to intellectual history, and to its connection to contemporary forms of critical theory. Although the program emphasizes the study of theory as a distinct object of inquiry, and thus supports speculative inquiries about particular forms of theory, it also encourages students to engage with contemporary critical aesthetic, social and political inquiry.Program Length6 Terms

A four year degree from an accredited university with a minimum B plus 78 percent average across courses taken in the last two fulltime years of study BA in a field in the Humanities or Social Sciences however students holding other Honors degrees will also be considered Some demonstration of theoretical and or interdisciplinary study at the undergraduate level is helpful though the Committee may also consider candidates with a more general interest in and aptitude for theoretical enquiry as indicated through grades essays and letters of reference Applicants must possess a four-year degree from a university college or institute The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requires at least a 70 percent average across courses taken in the last two fulltime years of the undergraduate degree Equivalent qualifications may be considered based on the standards of the discipline or profession.