Overview

The Visual and Material Culture Major is offered by Mount Allison University. Visual and Material Culture Studies shifts away from the interpretation of texts, which has dominated critical discourse for centuries, toward an examination of images, objects, and spaces.

Key Facts

At Mount Allison, Visual and Material Culture Studies courses are offered in two streams. Visual and Material Culture Studies offers students innovative programming unique in its multidisciplinary composition, cross-cultural and trans-historical approach, and inclusive focus. Whether you're entering the job market or continuing your education, your Mount Allison degree will stand out. Mount Allison has been recognized by Maclean's as the top primarily undergraduate university in Canada more times than any other university. With experiential learning and career development opportunities available in every degree, you'll also graduate with hands-on learning and on-the-job experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Culture: the Power of Images and Viewers

Material Culture: Knowledge and Its Textures

Maps and Empire: Uncovering the Instruments of Imperial Ambition

Experience the Arts

Visual Culture in the City
Images and Texts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

Admission on a rolling basis, accepting applications starting in October.

Language

English

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110

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90

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sackville, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Regular admission: To be considered for admission, a minimum final grade of 65% or the equivalent is required in all university-preparatory courses reviewed.
High school student, IB certificate(s)/advanced placement (AP) student
All 4U and 4M level courses are accepted as university-preparatory courses.
High school student, IB certificate(s)/advanced placement (AP) student
Official transcripts: To be considered 'official,' transcripts must be forwarded directly to Mount Allison's registrar's office by the issuing institution. Please note that notarized English translations of required documents should be included if applicable
Students must complete a university-preparatory English language program at one of Mount Allison’s partner language training institutes or provide sufficient proof of English language proficiency before of full offer of admission will be granted.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21800 CAD / year

≈ 21800 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10800 CAD / year

≈ 10800 CAD / year

Living costs

Sackville

Canada

1000 - 1600 CAD / month

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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Living costs

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