Future studies

Dal's Canadian Studies program lets you deepen your understanding of Canada in an exciting and coherent interdisciplinary context. As a consequence, you’ll acquire knowledge in a variety of fields that prepares you well for further study—either in Canadian-related topics or in another area, such as journalism, law, art history, education, anthropology, sociology, political science, or French or English.

Below are some of the options for future study after completing the Canadian Studies program at Dalhousie:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Bachelor of Journalism (BJ)
  • Bachelor of Education (Bed)
  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Master of Journalism
  • PhD

Student story

Strategizing his future
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Scott Nordland already knows exactly what he wants to do after he completes his Bachelor of Arts with a Double Major in Canadian Studies and History: pursue a master's degree in military and strategic studies. Then he hopes to work for the Government of Canada as a military strategist, focusing on the Arctic region. Read Scott's story.

"I'd be involved in coordinating troop movements, logistics, and strategy."