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Interactive Arts and Technology: Master of Arts (MA)

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Interactive Arts and Technology: Master of Arts (MA) is a master's degree in Information Systems & Technology programme taught at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 5.5 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 5.5 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester
International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

A 5-to-6-semester graduate degree in interactive arts and technology for students working from humanistic and artistic traditions of inquiry. Applicants choose a thesis path (15 units of coursework plus a research thesis) or a project path (24 units plus a practice-based project), and admission depends on identifying a supervising faculty member whose research interests match the applicant's own.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: The Interactive Arts and Technology MA requires an undergraduate degree in a field related to the proposed program of study, such as computer science, engineering, education, management, economics, communications, fine arts, design, performing arts, art history, architecture, linguistics, psychology or philosophy, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at a Canadian university or equivalent; applicants from unrelated disciplines may still qualify if they can demonstrate a connection to the program. Two reference letters from suitably qualified persons are required, and selected candidates may be asked for a work portfolio and a personal or telephone interview later in the process; thesis versus project placement follows the letter of intent and the Graduate Admissions Committee's recommendation. SFU's general English proficiency standard applies since SIAT's own pages do not publish program-specific scores: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.0 per band) or TOEFL iBT 90 overall (20 per section).

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

“Nous sommes prêts”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Interactive Arts and Technology: Master of Arts (MA) award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Information Systems & Technology on completion of this programme.

How long does Interactive Arts and Technology: Master of Arts (MA) take?

The programme runs for 5.5 semesters.

How much does Interactive Arts and Technology: Master of Arts (MA) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).

Can Interactive Arts and Technology: Master of Arts (MA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Interactive Arts and Technology: Master of Arts (MA) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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