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Master of Arts World Literatures and Cultures at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in World Literatures and Cultures is a one-year programme covering literature, film, media, sociolinguistics, gender, diasporas and minorities in a comparative and interdisciplinary framework. It draws on professors from Modern Languages and Literatures and other Arts and Social Sciences departments.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Department of Modern Languages and Literatures  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (maximum 4 years)  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

LCM 5901 Methodologies of Literary and Intercultural Research, 15 optional units in world literatures and cultures (LCM) and a major research paper (MRP 6999). One graduate course from another programme may be permitted.

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Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must: Have a BA with honours or major in languages, literature, linguistics, translation, film studies, communication, international studies, intercultural studies, or in another related discipline; Have achieved a minimum average of 75% (B+), calculated in accordance with guidelines in effect for graduate studies; Have an active knowledge (proficiency in understanding, speaking and writing) of one of the two official languages (either English or French) and have at least a passive knowledge (ability to understand and read) of the other language. Knowledge of a third language is strongly recommended. Applicants whose bachelor’s degree was obtained o

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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