The Master of Arts in World Literatures and Cultures is the first and only program of its kind in Canada. This one-year MA brings together areas of study such as literature, film, media, sociolinguistics, gender, diasporas and minorities.

The program explores the comparative and interdisciplinary nature of world cultures and arts, both past and present. 

It draws upon the combined expertise of professors from the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and from other departments in both the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences.

Discover how identities are shaped by cultural expressions in a national and transnational context. 

Explore the nature of representation and cultural diversity. Expand your intercultural knowledge in the dynamic setting of the nation’s capital.

• 2 Recommendation letter(s),
• Official transcript(s)
• Resume (must include chronological academic history)
• Letter of intent
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Writing sample: clean copy of an essay or paper (10-15 pages) for an undergraduate course
• VISA and Passport

• 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.