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Master of Arts (MA) Course-based in Languages, Literatures and Cultures at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Arts (MA) Course-based in Languages, Literatures and Cultures is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (School of Languages, Linguistics, Literature and Cultures). The MA degree may be taken on a full-time or a part-time basis. Specializations: French Spanish

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: School of Languages, Linguistics, Literature and Cultures  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Faculty of Arts requirements, the Department requires: a) Thirty units, including LLAC600 , LLAC601, and, depending on research perspective, either LLAC602 or LLAC603. b) A written essay (of approximately 20 pages), to form the basis for the Capstone Examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Deadline for the submission of complete applications are available on the Future Students website: In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts, the Department requires: a) A sufficiently high level of oral and written competence in the target language (a recommended minimum of CEFR level B2, ACTFL Intermediate-High, or equivalent. For CEFR standards, see: coe.int/lang-CEFR .

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.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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