PGDip in Didactique des langues

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Université du Québec à Montréal offers PGDip in Didactique des langues, a postgraduate diploma in Linguistics & Language Studies programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 5 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 852 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Also offered as: Master's Degree

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Linguistics & Language Studies

Duration: 5 semesters

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 852 / 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: etudier.uqam.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The DESS en didactique des langues at UQAM is a 30-credit postgraduate diploma that deepens professional competencies and knowledge related to teaching French as a first or instructional language, French or English as a second language, or foreign languages. Full-time students complete the diploma in five trimesters; part-time students take up to ten trimesters. Courses are offered in the evening and/or on weekends, with summer intensive sessions and some online options. Admission is for the fall and winter trimesters. The program is classified in tuition class A and is aimed at teachers and language professionals seeking specialized training in language didactics.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree leading to a teaching licence, or a bachelor's degree in another discipline completed with a minimum average of 3.2/4.3, or relevant professional experience with appropriate training. Sufficient reading competency in English is required and may be tested. Applicants who graduated from a non-francophone institution must pass a French-language test.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Montréal

“L'effet UQAM”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1969

Students: 34,845

Programs: 245

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Didactique des langues award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Linguistics & Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Didactique des langues take?

The programme runs for 5 semesters.

How much does PGDip in Didactique des langues cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 852 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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