Master’s degrees are typically one- or two-year programs involving academic course work and, in some cases, research or experiential components. Example types offered across Canada include:

• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Master of Laws (L.M.M.)
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)

Master’s programs typically require an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree as a prerequisite.

Degrees granting a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) often involve a multi-year commitment of coursework, faculty mentorship, and/or examinations. Doctoral degrees typically culminate in the development, communication, and ‘defence’ of a large-scale innovative research project called a dissertation.

Doctoral programs in Canada typically require a Master’s degree as a prerequisite.