Master Of Arts In Modern Languages And Cultural Studies

University of Alberta

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Qualification

The expected time to completion is eighteen months for the course-based MA and two years for the thesis-based MA.

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$6378

Fee

Description
Requierments
Study options
Scholarships

Both thesis-based and course-based MA programs are offered. The thesis-based program is research focused, while the course-based program is focused on developing a variety of academic and professional skills. All students are required to declare a specialization at the time of admission. Students specializing in Applied Linguistics or Translation Studies will engage in research in a language other than English chosen from any of the languages in which the Department has sufficient current expertise. Students specializing in Media and Cultural Studies or Transnational and Comparative Literatures will engage in research in at least one language or culture other than or in addition to the English-speaking context chosen from any of the areas in which the Department has sufficient current expertise. Admitted MA students with a four-year undergraduate degree or the equivalent may request a change of program category to the PhD program on the recommendation of the department. Program Requirements Course-based MA Students are required to complete a minimum of 24, including 18 in coursework and a 6 portfolio. Required courses 18 in graduate-level courses in the area of specialization. Courses chosen will depend on the student’s background and must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate). Portfolio Each portfolio consists of a total of six modules tailored to the student’s professional goals. MLCS 795 - Portfolio I MLCS 796 - Portfolio II Thesis-based MA Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 including 21 in coursework, a 3 portfolio and a thesis. Required courses 18 in graduate-level courses in the area of specialization. Courses chosen will depend on the student’s background and must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate). MLCS 797 - Academic and Professional Writing Portfolio The portfolio course consists of three modules tailored to the student’s professional goals. See The Portfolio on the Department website for further information. MLCS 795 - Portfolio I Thesis Registration in 900-level THES. Professional Development Requirement All students in MLCS fulfill the FGSR Professional Development requirement through completion of the portfolio. Length of Program The expected time to completion is eighteen months for the course-based MA and two years for the thesis-based MA. The maximum time to complete the course-based MA program is four years. The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirement for the MA program is an undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. English Language Proficiency a TOEFL score of 100 (Internet-based) or equivalent, an IELTS score of 7.0 The application deadline is January 15 for programs beginning the following September.

For Iranian students

The expected time to completion is eighteen months for the course-based MA and two years for the thesis-based MA. - Full time

Fee

CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,378) per yearStandard Fee - Thesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874, Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course; Non-Standard fee - CAN $11,409.52 (Annual fee) Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Alberta, North Campus, EDMONTON, Alberta (AB), T6G 2R3, Canada

Mary Shore Graduate Scholarship

Value of scholarship

CAD$900.00 (US$ 654) total value

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty) and will be part of a competitive adjudication. The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Nominee must be in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, Department of English and Film Studies, or Department of History and Classics Awarded to a nominee who best demonstrates academic excellence Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in doctoral programs. Open to applicants in masters programs. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs.

Who can applay

All international

Joan Shore Memorial Scholarship in Graduate Studies

Value of scholarship

CAD$7,800.00 (US$ 5,666) total value

How to applay

Requierments

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One of the top five universities in Canada and the top 100 in the world, the University of Alberta (UAlberta) is a large, immersive and inspirational institution.
There are more than 200 undergraduate programs and 18 faculties across five campuses. Over 36,000 students call UAlberta home, with international students making up 7,000 of them. There are more than 130 nationalities represented at the university.
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The university strives to create an empowering student experience that prepares individuals to make a positive difference to the world after they graduate. UAlberta has one of the highest graduate employment rates in Canada, and the province of Alberta has the highest average salaries in the country.

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