Graduate
Conduct research, gain specialized knowledge and advanced practical skills
TMU’s Faculty of Arts offers a diverse range of graduate programs, many with specialized opportunities that set them apart and enrich your academic journey. Across the board, our programs are designed to develop your expertise, expand critical thinking capacity and sharpen the skills that will propel you toward the career of your dreams.
Further your academic journey with 10 graduate and 3 interdisciplinary programs
External funding
$1.9 million+ in fellowships & scholarships awarded in 2024
Top placements
With private and public employers
Impactful research
Rigorous, relevant, equity-focused, and community-based
Research for a more equitable world
Connect with leading scholars at the forefront of equity, justice and public policy research. Through applied learning opportunities, you’ll build advanced skills while driving meaningful change at local, national and global levels. As a Faculty of Arts graduate student, you’ll also earn practical experience and advanced research skills through:
- Connections to industry and professional networks that expand career pathways
- Participating in community-based projects with diverse methodologies
- Mentorship and guidance from leading experts in their respective fields
- Access to nationally funded opportunities through major grants and programs
The Faculty of Arts is home to over 20 postdoctoral fellows whose research tackles a wide range of pressing social issues.
Funding and scholarships
Take advantage of unique and competitive funding opportunities designed to help you reach your academic and professional goals.
Competitive entrance funding
Accepted to a graduate program? All Faculty of Arts graduate students benefit from a competitive entrance funding package.
Research assistantships
Contribute to cutting-edge research with faculty who have received over $65 million* in funding.
Academic employment
Help pay your way through your studies and gain valuable experience as an Academic Assistant (AA).
External awards
Over $1.9 million in fellowships & scholarships awarded in 2024, including OSG, SSHRC (external link) , NSERC (external link) and CIHR (external link) .
“The Faculty of Arts provides a graduate student experience that is both intellectually rigorous and personally rewarding. Our students learn from accomplished faculty, gain exposure to diverse perspectives, hone professional skills for a complex labour market and are given the opportunity to conduct research that drives transformative change locally and globally, preparing them for impactful careers.”
— Melanie Knight, Interim Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies