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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Second Language Education (Thesis-Based)

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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Second Language Education

McGill University

Address
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Campus
Downtown campus (G)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Second Language Education (Thesis-Based)

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Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $19,728 CAD

  • Application fee

    $133 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4

Highlights
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-January-2024 2024-01-01

Overview

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Second Language Education

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Second Language Education (Thesis) offered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education in the Faculty of Education is a research-intensive program that emphasizes research-based and methodical learning opportunities. 

The program's objective at McGill University is to equip students with skills in novel thinking, literature synthesis, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Unique Program Features

  • The program provides an overview of the state of the art in second language acquisition, assessment and evaluation;
  • Students gain relevant knowledge by going through an overview of second language acquisition theory, research and research methods, including quantitative and qualitative approaches;
  • The program covers a wide range of current topics in applied linguistics and offers opportunities to specialize in educational sociolinguistics, curricular/methods and program planning (e.g., content-based language teaching, immersion), language policy and planning, and critical applied linguistics.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$26,387

Total costs

yearly

Details

Cost of living 1 person $6,912
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,659
Tuition 1 person $19,728

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.25 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
-
listening
7
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

TOEFL

92
20
listening
22
writing
22
speaking
20
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Academic background and requirement

  • The minimum CGPA is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies.
  • Have a minimum of 36 credits including a combination of relevant courses in education and language studies.
  • Have at least two years of relevant professional experience in education.
  • Applicants must identify two faculty members who might potentially act as their research supervisors. This information should be clearly indicated at the very top of their statement. It is not necessary to contact these POTENTIAL supervisors but to IDENTIFY two professors whose research area is of interest to you.

Career opportunities

  • K-12 ESL teacher
  • Education coordinator
  • Postsecondary instructor
  • ESL teacher abroad

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