24 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Do you want to specialize in German studies? Enroll in the master's degree to explore the varied aspects of German-speaking civilizations such as German culture, history, politics, society, economy and language. Opt for a course with supervised work if you are aiming for a professional career or for a course with thesis if you aspire to work in research or post-secondary teaching.
The German Literature option prepares you for professional activity in college education, in government organizations, as well as in public and private institutions and companies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Do you want to specialize in German studies? Enroll in the master's degree to explore the varied aspects of German-speaking civilizations such as German culture, history, politics, society, economy and language. Opt for a course with supervised work if you are aiming for a professional career or for a course with thesis if you aspire to work in research or post-secondary teaching.
The German Literature option prepares you for professional activity in college education, in government organizations, as well as in public and private institutions and companies.
Admission Requirements
General eligibility conditions
To be eligible as a regular student, the candidate must meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Required diplomas and admission thresholds: Quebec
To meet the Université de Montréal average of 3.0 out of 4.3, candidates from this province must meet the following requirements:
Accepted diploma: Baccalaureate, Bachelor; duration of 3 years, or another undergraduate degree deemed equivalent.
Minimum average:
- Bishop: 75%
- Concordia University: 3.0/4.3
- Higher Technology School: 3.0/4.3
- HEC Montreal: 3.0/4.3
- McGill University: 3.0/4.0
- Polytechnique Montréal: 2.75/4.0
- University of Sherbrooke: 3.0/4.3
- Laval University: 3.0/4.3
- Universities of Quebec: 3.2/4.3
To be eligible as a regular student for the MA (German Studies), the candidate must:
- meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI of the Educational Regulations) for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- hold an honors BA or a BA with a major in German studies or demonstrate equivalent training. Candidates from a related discipline or who have only obtained a minor in German studies in their BA may be admitted provided they complete their training with undergraduate courses not exceeding 24 credits.
- have obtained an average of at least 3.0 out of 4.3 or the equivalent in their previous German studies, or even in the required complementary courses
- demonstrate good knowledge of French and English
- have successfully completed a minimum of 12 German language course credits or demonstrate knowledge deemed equivalent. The Academic Management Committee may impose additional courses on the student if it deems it necessary.
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