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Master of Arts Bilingualism Studies at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Bilingualism Studies offers advanced education in applied linguistics, including bilingualism and multilingualism, adult second-language instruction and assessment, and language policy and planning. It is taught in English and French, full-time or part-time, with thesis, research paper and coursework options, and a dual degree with Universite Lyon 2.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory courses are Issues in Bilingualism Studies and Research Methodology in Bilingualism Studies, one taken in English and the other in French, plus 9 elective units in bilingualism studies for the thesis option, a thesis proposal and a thesis.

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Entry requirements

To be admitted to the MA program in Bilingualism Studies, candidates must have one (1) of the following: An honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in Second Language Teaching / Didactique des langues secondes , in Applied Linguistics or in a related discipline. A three-year bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline in addition to a university-level, university-administered advanced certificate in TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages), representing a minimum of 30 units. The minimum admission average is 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. Once admitted to the Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Bilingualism Studies, stu

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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