At Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada, MA/MS in Maîtrise en lettres is offered as a master's degree in Literature programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Literature
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Information for the 2036/37 academic year · Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This master's programme in Letters (Lettres) at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 45-credit, on-campus, research-based programme with admission in the fall and winter terms. Students complete two mandatory courses and three elective courses before undertaking a 30-credit thesis, choosing between a standard research thesis or a research-creation thesis. All applicants must submit a letter of motivation of about 250 to 500 words as part of the application file. Admission is open to holders of a bachelor's degree in a letters-related field with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on 4.3; candidates with an average between 3.0 and 3.2 may also apply. Candidates educated outside Quebec qualify with a first-cycle university degree (a North American bachelor's or an LMD-system licence) in a letters-related field with a cumulative average of at least 12 on 20; candidates with an average between 11 and 12 on 20 may also apply. Candidates without a matching credential may qualify under the sufficient-preparation route by demonstrating the required knowledge, appropriate training, and relevant experience.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission to the master's in Letters follows three routes, with intake each fall and winter. Under the Quebec route, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in a letters-related field with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on 4.3; applicants with an average between 3.0 and 3.2 may also apply. Under the outside-Quebec route, applicants must hold a first-cycle university degree (a North American bachelor's or an LMD-system licence) in a letters-related field with a cumulative average of at least 12 on 20; applicants with an average between 11 and 12 on 20 may also apply. Under the sufficient-preparation route, applicants must possess the required knowledge, appropriate training, and relevant experience. All applicants must submit a letter of motivation of about 250 to 500 words with their application.
