Université de Sherbrooke offers MA/MS in Intercultural Mediation, a master's degree in Media Studies & Mass Media programme in Sherbrooke, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Media Studies & Mass Media
Duration: 4 semesters
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This program leads to a Master in Intercultural Mediation, a 45-credit, full-time professional degree delivered over four semesters at the University of Sherbrooke's Longueuil campus, with admission in the fall term only. The curriculum is organized in two phases: the first two semesters build foundational knowledge of migration flows, international relations, cultural pluralism, and identity construction through coursework and an integrative project; the second phase adds intervention models and intercultural communication, with an optional study term abroad available in the third semester. The program concludes with a 6-credit practicum and a 6-credit essay (essai) completed in Quebec or internationally, alongside a professional development seminar. It trains graduates to analyze intercultural situations, plan and carry out mediation actions, and reflect critically on their practice, preparing them to work in public institutions, non-governmental organizations, international-relations firms, and education or health settings. The degree does not confer accredited mediator status under Quebec's Code of Civil Procedure or as a recognized family mediator. Faculty are drawn from four faculties: Arts and Humanities, Law, Administration, and Education.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in a field relevant to the program and a cumulative average of at least 3.0 on a 4.3 scale, or equivalent academic results; candidates whose prior coursework does not sufficiently cover prerequisite subject matter, as judged from their academic record, may be required to complete additional coursework beyond the regular program. Non-francophone candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than French through appropriate language tests and may be required to complete French-as-a-second-language coursework based on their placement level. Selection proceeds in two stages: a first review of written applications produces a shortlist, whose files count for 50% of the evaluation; shortlisted candidates then complete an interview assessing motivation, relevant experience, and oral communication skills, which counts for the remaining 50%. Admissions also account for applicants' field of training or experience to maintain cohort diversity, with typically 1 to 3 candidates admitted per discipline in a cohort of about 20. Required documents include official transcripts and diplomas, two recommendation forms, a letter of motivation, and a curriculum vitae.
