Thesis-based MA
With the approval of the Graduate Committee and with the appropriate Supervisor, students complete 6 half-courses and write a thesis. The topic is selected in cosultation with the Supervisor. The decision to pursue the thesis option should be decided by the end of the first term of the first year in the program.
In accordance with University regulations for graduate supervision, each student writing a thesis will have a Supervisor and a Second Reader. A student approved to write a M.A. thesis, must complete a 5-10 page proposal by the end of the second term of the first year.
For formatting guidelines, submission details, and examination procedures, please visit Western's School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Thesis web page.
Thesis Regulations can be found on the SGPS website as well, at the following link
A Hispanic Studies Masters Thesis ranges in length from 60 to 100 pages excluding the bibliography and other appendices. Every thesis is unique, this should be determined in discussion with your thesis supervisor.
A typical thesis-based M.A. will look like this:
First Year in The Program:
Coursework
Term 1 (Fall)
Transatlantic Studies Seminar or Research Methods (courses are offered in alternate years, and may be offered in either term) This is course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Term 2 (Winter)
Transatlantic Studies Seminar or Research Methods (courses are offered in alternate years, and may be offered in either term) course 1
Course 4
Course 5
Term 3 (Summer)
English Proficiency
Thesis
Term 1 (Fall)
Draft ideas for M.A. Thesis topic
By the end of the term, speak with potential thesis supervisor and seek approval of the Graduate Committee
Term 2 (Winter)
Finish and submit M.A. thesis proposal
Seek ethics approval if necessary
Term 3 (Summer)
After approval, begin work on M.A. Thesis
Second Year in The Program:
Coursework
Term 4 (Fall)
Transatlantic Studies Seminar or Research Methods (courses are offered in alternate years, and may be offered in either term) This is course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Term 5 (Winter)
Transatlantic Studies Seminar or Research Methods (courses are offered in alternate years, and may be offered in either term) course 1
Course 4
Course 5
Term 6 (Summer)
English Proficiency
Thesis
Term 4 (Fall)
Draft ideas for M.A. Thesis topic
By the end of the term, speak with potential thesis supervisor and seek approval of the Graduate Committee
Term 5 (Winter)
Finish and submit M.A. thesis proposal
Seek ethics approval if necessary
Term 6 (Summer)
After approval, begin work on M.A. Thesis
