Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 1.8 yearsDuration
- Vancouver, CanadaLocation
- September 2027Intakes
- Archival StudiesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- VancouverCampus
- Master of Archival Studies (MAS)Awards
- $12,728Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
With strong local connections with communities and professionals, the MAS program provides an inspiring space to study archival science and develop professional skills. Records and archives play a vital role in society and students in this program will engage critically and creatively with emerging records issues, while developing the skills required to ensure that records are effectively created, organized, managed and preserved.
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Program content focuses on: Nature of records and archives Managing records from creation to preservation Records systems and archival systems Selection of records and their acquisition in archives Intellectual control of records and archives and provision of access Records, archives and the law Ethical and professional responsibilities History of record-keeping and archives Archives, recordkeeping and social justice For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.5
- Study modeCoursework + Options
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 7.5 (no band below 7.0); TOEFL iBT 100; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat)
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$12,728 CAD / year≈ $9,359 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsProgramme funding package published by UBC for this programme: Every year, the iSchool awards more than 30 distinct prizes and scholarships to incoming, continuing and graduating Master’s students. These awards are in addition to bursaries and other funding from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. International students may be automatically eligible for an International Tuition Award valued at $3,200 per year. UBC has launched a Blockchain training pathway for graduate students. The Graduate Pathway on Blockchain and Decentralized Trust Technologies will be a 12-credit non-degree training program that augments existing Master's and PhD programs. Additional funding may be available for students as part of the Blockchain pathway. This programme's own fee table lists no International Tuition Award, so the ITA - which UBC restricts to research-oriented master's and doctoral programmes at UBC Vancouver - does not apply here. Affiliated Fellowships (master's competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 16,000, open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students of any citizenship, awarded on academic excellence. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the departmentView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: September 2027 intake - international applicants: 15 January 2027
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Master of Archival Studies (MAS) cost?
CAD 12,728 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
When does it start?
Intakes listed for this programme: September 2027.
How long is it?
1.8 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 7.5 (no band below 7.0); TOEFL iBT 100; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat)
Is there a scholarship?
Programme funding package published by UBC for this programme: Every year, the iSchool awards more than 30 distinct prizes and scholarships to incoming, continuing and graduating Master’s students. These awards are in addition to bursaries and other funding from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. International students may be automatically eligible for an International Tuition Award valued at $3,200 per year. UBC has launched a Blockchain training pathway for graduate students. The Graduate Pathway on Blockchain and Decentralized Trust Technologies will be a 12-credit non-degree training program that augments existing Master's and PhD programs. Additional funding may be available for students as part of the Blockchain pathway. This programme's own fee table lists no International Tuition Award, so the ITA - which UBC restricts to research-oriented master's and doctoral programmes at UBC Vancouver - does not apply here. Affiliated Fellowships (master's competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 16,000, open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students of any citizenship, awarded on academic excellence. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the department View scholarship page
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