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MA/MS in Maîtrise en linguistique

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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MA/MS in Maîtrise en linguistique is a master's degree in Linguistics & Language Studies programme taught at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Linguistics & Language Studies
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. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This master's programme in Linguistics at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 45-credit, on-campus, research-based programme with admission each fall. It lets students deepen their knowledge of linguistics, introduces them to research, and develops an appropriate research method, culminating in a 27-credit thesis supervised by a faculty member. Applicants must submit a text of 750 to 1,000 words describing their intended research orientation, along with proof that a professor has provisionally agreed to supervise the work. Admission is open to holders of a bachelor's degree in language sciences, or a university diploma including at least 30 credits of coursework in linguistics, with a cumulative average of at least 3.00 on 4.30. Candidates without this academic background may qualify under the sufficient-preparation route with more than five years of professional experience and appropriate training in linguistics; a selection interview and propaedeutic courses may also be required.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission to the master's in Linguistics follows two routes, with intake each fall. Under the university-studies route, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in language sciences, or a university diploma including at least 30 credits of coursework in linguistics, with a cumulative average of at least 3.00 on 4.30. Under the sufficient-preparation route, applicants must have more than five years of professional experience and appropriate training in the field of linguistics; a selection interview and propaedeutic courses may also be required. All applicants must submit a text of 750 to 1,000 words specifying their intended research orientation, together with proof that a faculty member has provisionally agreed to supervise their research.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Maîtrise en linguistique award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Master's Degree in the field of Linguistics & Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does MA/MS in Maîtrise en linguistique cost?

Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

Can MA/MS in Maîtrise en linguistique be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

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