Life-Long Learning
Graduate school opportunities
Looking to head back to school? Below, check out some of the graduate programs SFU has to offer; many of them have upcoming information sessions. To view all programs, please visit the Graduate Studies website.
Urban Studies Program
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Graduate Diploma in Urban Studies and the Master of Urban Studies can be completed part-time or full-time, with most courses held once a week for four hours in the evenings at SFU's downtown Vancouver campus. Our programs make a great option for working professionals looking to advance their career.
Learn more at their online information sessions on November 2 & 20.
English
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
At SFU, graduate studies in English are defined by one-on-one relationships between students and professors, attention to developing students’ intellectual and creative aims, and a close-knit community of graduate students. We have more than 25 faculty members who work in many different areas, focusing on everything from medieval studies to contemporary Canadian poetics.
Learn more at an online information on November 29.
Graduate Liberal Studies Program
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Graduate Liberal Studies Program (GLS) is an interdisciplinary master of arts degree designed for part-time studies. The only program of its kind in Canada, GLS is both flexible and diverse, allowing working individuals to explore the ideas and values that shape our culture.
The program is a 30+ year community of inquiry offering evening courses for adult-learners in Vancouver and communities beyond. Students may complete the degree via small in-person, live-Zoom, or travel seminars (Oxford, UK, Spain, and Italy). Our courses are wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, drawing on perspectives from literature, philosophy, environmental studies, and creative writing.
Learn more at an information on December 5 via Zoom. RSVP to glsp@sfu.ca
Master's in Professional Computer Science
Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Master of Cybersecurity
- Master of Visual Computing
- MSc. in Big Data
Unlike traditional thesis-based degrees, our programs does not have a research component. Instead, almost half of the coursework consists of hands-on lab training, complemented by a carefully selected array of instructional courses. Students develop deep knowledge and practical skills working with data in all forms. The program is best suited for students who wish to work in industry upon graduation and have a strong aptitude in computer science or other quantitative fields, such as engineering or mathematics.
Gain specialized knowledge and practical skills in cybersecurity, visual computing and big Data. Complete the programs in 16-20 months with a mandatory paid co-op placement.
Learn more at an online information on November 22.
Master of Digital Media
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
Gain the knowledge, tools, and skills to excel in today's creative technology industry. This 16-month professional graduate program emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning where you'll work with clients to develop digital products.
Learn more at an online information session on November 29.
Master of Public Health & Doctor of Philosophy
Faculty of Health Sciences
Our 2-year MPH program has a new curriculum that focuses on group learning and integrated, interdisciplinary courses. Students have the flexibility to focus their learning around their interests, and we support them to become practice-ready professionals in just five terms.
Our PhD program immerses students in advanced research in health sciences and equips them with the skills, expertise, and critical thinking to succeed in academia and beyond. Our interdisciplinary approach to research encourages cross-functional collaboration on pressing issues, like global health, environmental health and toxicology, and health policy.