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PhD French Language and Literature at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD French Language and Literature is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the French Language and Literature graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: French Language and Literature  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework . Students must successfully complete a total of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including: FRE1103H ; FRE1104H ; and FRE1141H (unless already completed); and FRE1201H . Students must maintain an average grade of at least an A– during Year 1 to remain in good academic standing and to continue in the PhD program. With the department's permission

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate master's degree in French linguistics with high academic standing from a recognized university, with an average grade of at least an A– in the applicant's overall program. An A– average does not automatically lead to admission. A formal application and a sample of written work in French completed as part of the applicant's bachelor's or master's program in French linguistics as appropriate. This written work should be a copy of the MA thesis if available. Applicants holding a master's degree must submit a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) in French that clearly outlines the area in which the applicant intends to pursue research in French linguistics. Applicants must sat

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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