Maîtrise ès arts en Cultures et espaces francophones at Université Sainte-Anne

Programme overview

A multidisciplinary master's in Acadian, Canadian and international francophone studies, with specializations in literature/linguistics or human sciences, combining coursework in year one with a thesis in year two.

Faculty: Faculté des arts et des sciences | Department: Études françaises et Sciences humaines | Duration: 2 years (up to 5 years with approval) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September only | Location: Pointe-de-l'Église, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

15 credits of seminars (multidisciplinary, French studies, human sciences, methodology) plus a 30-credit thesis (100-150 pages) defended before a three-member jury.

Career pathways

Doctoral studies, school administration or public-service roles for educators, and work in education, writing/editing, culture, community development, archives, museology, tourism and heritage, research, or human resources.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Arts with specialization in a related field and a minimum cumulative average of B; CV, transcripts from all universities attended, a 500-word French motivation letter, and two confidential references.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The Maitrise en sciences biologiques accepts admissions only for the September intake.

Autumn 2026 classes start on 9 September 2026; the registration deadline is 8 September 2026.

Maitrise en sciences biologiques: Canadian citizens and permanent residents, first applications 1 February, late applications 1 June; international applicants 1 February.

Application file review fee (non-refundable): 55.00 CAD for Canadian students (except BEd and Maitrise programmes), 60.00 CAD for Canadian students in BEd and Maitrise programmes, 150.00 CAD for international students. To be eligible for scholarships and bursaries, the application and official transcripts must be submitted before 28 February. Applicants receive their admissibility letter in the Omnivox application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.usainteanne.ca/futurs-etudiants/demande-dadmission

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