Military, Security and Strategic Studies
Master of Strategic Studies (MSS)
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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.
Specializations
Outcomes and next steps
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.
Degree at a glance
Completion requirements
Full course completion
Courses
Three core courses and nine electives
Program requirements
Class delivery
Classroom
Commitment
Two years full-time; six years maximum
Supervisor
No supervisor is required
Fees and funding
Calculated per course; funding may be offered
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Completion requirements
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.
Co-operative Education
Students complete an eight-month work placement in the second year, in place of three non-core courses.

Admission requirements and information
Requirements for the Military, Security and Strategic Studies Program
GPA
A minimum of 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.Minimum education
A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.Work samples
A writing sample.Documents
None
Reference letter
TwoTest scores
NoneEnglish language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL score of 97 with no section less than 20 (Internet-based). Our institution code is 0813
- IELTS score of 7.0 with no section less than 6.0 (Academic version)
- MELAB score of 83, or higher
- PTE score of 68, or higher (Academic version)
- Tier 3 of the International Foundations Program with minimum grades of B,B,B (Writing & Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency)
Deadlines
For admission on September 1
Canadian and permanent residentJan. 15 Application deadline (for admission and funding)
InternationalJan. 15 Application deadline (for admission and funding)
If you’re not a Canadian or permanent resident or if you have international credentials make sure to read and learn about international specific requirements

Tuition fees and funding
All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.
Fees
Estimate for full-time students
Canadian and
permanent resident
International
student
General fees
For 12 months of study
$1,843 CAD
$1,843 CAD
Tuition fees
For program completion in 12 months
$8,568 CAD
$19,464 CAD
Total fees
For program completion in 12 months
$10,411 CAD
$21,307 CAD
What are annual continuing fees?
Continuing fees do not apply to this program.
Funding availability
The Centre will normally provide MSS students competitive funding for two years; the maximum period for completion of the MSS course-based program is six years.
Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide
Highlights of the Military and Strategic Studies Program
Learn more about this program
Faculty of Arts
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.3580
Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies - Graduate Studies
Social Sciences 856
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.4038
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