French Language and Literature
Program Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) program provides advanced academic development in either literature or linguistics, as well as outstanding training in research and communication skills in French, preparing students for doctoral studies and careers in such fields as teaching, government administration, and communications.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students receive rigorous research training in either literature or linguistics, culminating in original research for their doctoral thesis. While primarily training students for academic careers at the university or community college levels, the PhD in French can also lead to employment opportunities in editorial work and professions outside academia.
Quick Facts
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | MA, PhD: Fall 2024 Entry 15-Jan-2024 | MA, PhD: Fall 2024 Entry 15-Jan-2024 |
| Minimum admission average | MA: B+ in final year of bachelor’s PhD:A- average in Master’s | MA: B+ in final year of bachelor’s PhD:A- average in Master’s |
| Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? | PhD: Yes (minimum A-minus average in bachelor’s degree) | PhD: Yes (minimum A-minus average in bachelor’s degree) |
| Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? | MA, PhD: After | MA, PhD: After |
| If a supervisor is identified after admission (as per question above), is admission conditional upon securing a supervisor? | MA, PhD: No | MA, PhD: No |
| Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant? | MA, PhD: Applicant | MA, PhD: Applicant |
| Are any standardized tests required/recommended? | MA, PhD: N/A | MA, PhD: N/A |
“My first year had confirmed I had chosen the right program.”
- Julie St-Laurent
- Alumna, PhD (2018), French Language & Literature