Indigenous Studies

Eligibility Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Indigenous Studies or other disciplinary-based graduate program (if Indigenous Studies courses were taken at an undergraduate level or student is Indigenous)
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent overall in the master's degree
• Completion of an M.A. thesis is preferred (students with an MRP or M.A. project will be considered on a case-by-case basis, provided they have had engagement with theory and methodology for Indigenous Studies and can submit an additional example of writing at an advanced graduate level (such as a published article) 

Eligibility Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Indigenous Studies or other disciplinary-based graduate program (if Indigenous Studies courses were taken at an undergraduate level or student is Indigenous)
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent overall in the master's degree
• Completion of an M.A. thesis is preferred (students with an MRP or M.A. project will be considered on a case-by-case basis, provided they have had engagement with theory and methodology for Indigenous Studies and can submit an additional example of writing at an advanced graduate level (such as a published article)
• Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin.  
• Please visit our International Applicant Resource page for details on English Language Proficiency requirements.
• A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program

All applicants, domestic and international, must submit the following documents to complete their application:

• Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts
• 2 letters of reference: Academic references are preferred; however, professional references will be accepted. Reference forms will be emailed to the referees that you have appointed on OUAC
• Plan of Study/Personal Statement: 1-2 pages outlining your objectives in a graduate program. To be successful, your plan of study should include: Your area of interest/focus for your dissertation, previous courses and/or research in this area, discussion of scholarship that has influenced your decision to focus in this area of research, previous courses or experience with Indigenous and/or allied settler methodologies and/or previous courses or work that prepared you for reading and writing at a Ph.D. level
• Writing Sample: A sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. The preferred submission format is PDF. In most cases, an M.A. thesis or MRP chapter will suffice. Please note that applicants may be asked to produce an additional piece of writing for the selection committee.
• Detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of Citizenship (i.e. copy of passport or birth certificate)
• Supervisor: A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement for this program. Please list your supervisor on your OUAC application and discuss this in your plan of study. Please visit the program's Faculty and Research page for a listing of faculty and areas of research. Applicants are responsible for reaching out to a faculty member

For more information on submitting transcripts, re-sending reference links and other application questions, please visit our How to Apply page and review Step 4, as well as review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).