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Language and Literacies Education (MA)

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Language and Literacies Education (MA) at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada is a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 34,900 per year (CAD 9,608 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 9,608 / year
International tuition: CAD 34,900 / year

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: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) in Language and Literacies Education is a thesis-based graduate program in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. It examines the relationships between language and literacies across communities, societies, instructional environments, and informal learning settings, with focus areas including first and additional language learning and teaching, bilingual and multilingual development, language policy, multiliteracies pedagogy, children's literature, plurilingualism and social justice, and literacy across the curriculum. Students complete 4.0 full-course equivalents, including a minimum of 2.0 in CTL 3000-level courses and a 0.5 research methods course, together with a thesis. Full-time students typically complete the program in six sessions (two years); a part-time option over ten sessions is also available. Instruction is delivered in person, with up to one-third of courses offered online. Graduates receive a Master of Arts degree and are prepared for doctoral study or research-oriented careers in language and literacy education.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an appropriate bachelor's degree, with the equivalent of a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Applicants should ordinarily have teacher certification and at least one year of relevant, successful professional experience. No standardized test is required; a supervisor is identified after admission rather than secured beforehand.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Language and Literacies Education (MA) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Language and Literacies Education (MA) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Language and Literacies Education (MA) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 34,900 per year (CAD 9,608 per year for local students).

Can Language and Literacies Education (MA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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