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The MA in Criminology and Social Justice prepares students for professional and leadership roles in private, public and non-profit sectors related to social justice, including: local communities, NGOs, government, international organizations, the legal profession and academia.

The MA in International Economics and Finance is a specialized program designed for students in the early stages of their professional careers. Compulsory core courses are designed to provide students with a solid background in economic theory, financial theory and econometrics. Elective courses provide specialized training in fields ranging from labour economics to game theory. The program is available on a full-time (one year) or a part-time (two years) basis.

The Literatures of Modernity program provides literature-focused professional skill development for academia and beyond. Our innovative courses investigate diverse works from cultural, historical, and global perspectives and, in doing so, illuminate the ideas and social structures of modernity that have shaped and continue to shape our contemporary world.

A rising centre of excellence in the North American philosophical community, TMU’s Department of Philosophy offers a distinctive program leading to a Master of Arts (MA) degree in philosophy. Located in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant downtown, the program contributes to the thriving research culture in Canada’s largest and most cosmopolitan city.

The PhD Policy Studies program is Canada’s first and only interdisciplinary doctoral program in policy. Societal need for policy research has grown in response to the realities of the knowledge economy and the complex policy challenges facing communities, cities, regions, nations and the world. Traditional policy fields are increasingly interconnected, have domestic and international dimensions and involve policy actors from the public, non-profit and private sectors. These innate features of public policy require interdisciplinary knowledge and research collaboration across disciplinary boundaries. 

The MA and PhD in Psychological Science at Toronto Metropolitan University offer graduate students the opportunity to train in an environment that fosters excellence in basic, applied, and translational research.

The Clinical Psychology program is designed to train professional psychologists at the doctoral level within a scientist-practitioner orientation.

Located in the heart of Canada’s largest metropolitan centre, Toronto Metropolitan University offers an exciting and innovative graduate program with full- and part-time study options leading to a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration. Launched in 2005, the program gives students the extraordinary advantage of proximity to, and engagement with, business, government and community agencies. This proximity is a significant asset in supporting student research, networking and co-op placement/internship opportunities.

The Master of Spatial Analysis with its unique MSA degree designation is an academically rigorous yet professionally oriented, 12-month graduate program with a 16 to 20-month thesis option. Through project-based lectures and labs, a work placement, and a major research paper or thesis, MSA students are prepared to think geographically and master geographic information systems (GIS) to support operational and strategic decision-making in government and industry.

The program is designed for inquisitive minds eager to explore the intersections of communication, culture, and society. With a focus on critical thinking and creative problem-solving, you’ll engage with contemporary issues that shape our world, preparing you for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and their practical solution with Toronto Metropolitan University's Environmental Applied Science and Management master’s (MASc) and doctoral (PhD) graduate degree program.

This interdisciplinary program offers unique opportunities for hands-on research, access to a diverse urban environment for real-world applications, and collaboration with experienced faculty from a full range of environmental disciplines including science, the social sciences, engineering, business, architecture, planning and public health. 

Canada’s first graduate program devoted to advanced study of immigration policy, services and experiences was launched in September 2004 at Toronto Metropolitan University.

The Master of Arts in Immigration and Settlement Studies is an innovative new program that explores immigration trends, policies & programs in Canada from multi-disciplinary perspectives.