Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in French Studies program is an intensive research unit that opens doors to careers meeting the needs of the current job market. The program is rich in both theory and practice, involving cutting-edge research projects and experiential education opportunities in research disciplines related to early modern French literature and culture, French literature, francophonie, digital humanities, linguistics, and more.

Program Details

• Department/School: French Studies
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Master's, Research
• Length of program: 12 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper, Coursework

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• July 1 (for admission in January of the following year)

Admission Requirements

Applicants who have completed an undergraduate program in French with a cumulative average of 75% in a recognized four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in a Canadian university (or its equivalent) may be admitted to the program.

Degree Requirements

Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Writing Sample
• Résumé
• Program-specific questions (PSQ)
  • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References
  • Three references are required; at least two academic.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.
  • TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and Fees

Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program. Review living costs and housing, and funding graduate school resources for graduate students.

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students for further study at the PhD level or to pursue a career in teaching or the public or private sectors with roles like translator/interpreter, intercultural consultant, language instructor, bilingual communications specialist, program coordinator for international organizations and NGOs, and bilingual program manager and customer relations.