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Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
 
  Program Website: www.mlcs.ca
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  Program Email: mlcsgrad@ualberta.ca  

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Applied Linguistics (French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian)
  • French Literatures/Cultures
  • German Literatures/Cultures
  • Italian Studies
  • Slavic Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (Russian, Ukrainian)
  • Spanish and Latin American Studies
  • Translation Studies
  • Ukrainian Folklore

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MA (Course)

2-3

Fall (Sept) 

 

MA (Thesis)

2-3

Fall (Sept) 

 

PhD

5-6

Fall (Sept) 

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
  • MELAB: minimum score of 85
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band
  • CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 59
Other Requirements
  • competent reading knowledge of one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

Dec 1 - scholarship/award consideration
March 15 - assistantship consideration

Dec 1 - scholarship/award consideration
March 15 - assistantship consideration

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • MA - approximately $14,500 (research assistantship)
  • PhD - approximately $15,100 (research assistantship)
  • MA and PhD - approximately $17,400 (teaching assistantship)

International

  • MA - approximately $14,500 (research assistantship)
  • PhD - approximately $15,100 (research assistantship)
  • MA and PhD - approximately $17,400 (teaching assistantship)
  • plus tuition supplements (amount varies)
About the Department
  • strong international profile and attracts graduate students from across the globe
  • several unique graduate programs
  • one of the first former modern languages departments to redefine itself as a centre for cultural studies
  • interdisciplinarity is central to the teaching philosophy
  • teaching assistants receive rigorous training in second-language pedagogy in addition to academic work
  • offer student workshops to foster professionalism
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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