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Master's and PhD Programs

Master's and PhD Programs

Graduate students sitting in a lecture

Master's and PhD Programs

Professional Master's Programs

Master of Library & Information Science

Western's MLIS program is recognized as one of the best programs of its kind in North America. We offer the only full-time, fully online MLIS program in Canada.
ALA Accredited
Hybrid or Online
Full-Time or Part-Time
Co-op Option
Fall/Winter/Summer Intakes

Master of Media in Journalism & Communication

Join the only professional master's program in Canada that teaches both journalism and communications. Graduate from the MMJC program with options.
1 Year (Full-time)
In-Person
Internship
Fall Intake

1-Year Master of Health Information Science

Be prepared for in-demand careers in health information technology environments with the 1YR MHIS program at FIMS.
Fall Intake
1 Year (Full-time)
Course-Based
In-Person

Research-Based Graduate Programs

Master of Arts in Media Studies

The MA in Media Studies program offers rigorous, interdisciplinary training to give graduates the knowledge to understand their world, and the tools to change it.
Funded
Fall Intake
1 Year (Full-time)
Research-Based
In-Person

2-Year Master of Health Information Science 

The 2YR MHIS program is a traditional master's program that includes original research and course work, while opening a path to doctoral studies.
Funded
Fall Intake
2 Years (Full-time)
Research-Based
In-Person

PhD in Library & Information Science

Doctoral program in Library and Information Science provides well-rounded, high-calibre scholarly training into the role of information and its associated technologies, infrastructures, systems and policies.
Funded
4 Years (Full-time)
Fall Intake
In-Person
FT or PT

PhD in Media Studies

Examine media, culture, and technology informed by a commitment to social justice and social change. Investigate the forces shaping contemporary media and culture and their socio-political implications.
Funded
Fall Intake
4 Years (Full-time)
Research-Based
In-Person

PhD in Health Information Science

Gain fundamental knowledge in health and healthcare, including public health, health policy and clinical healthcare, combined with expertise in knowledge organization and management, information ethics, policy, and more.
Funded
Fall Intake
4 Years (Full-time)
Research-Based
In-Person