MA/MS in French Studies is a master's degree in Linguistics & Language Studies programme taught at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Linguistics & Language Studies
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
French Studies at the University of Waterloo leads to a Master of Arts (MA) in the Department of French Studies. The program covers early modern French literature and culture, French literature, francophonie, digital humanities, and linguistics, with a thesis, master's research paper, or coursework study option. Admission normally requires an undergraduate program in French with a cumulative average of 75% in a recognized four-year honours Bachelor of Arts degree from a Canadian university, or its equivalent. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must meet Waterloo's English language proficiency requirement. The program runs full-time over 12 months, delivered on campus, with admission each Fall and Winter term. Graduates pursue careers such as translator/interpreter, language instructor, and bilingual communications specialist.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: An undergraduate program in French with a cumulative average of 75% in a recognized four-year honours Bachelor of Arts degree from a Canadian university, or its equivalent. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must submit English language proficiency test results: TOEFL iBT 4.5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or IELTS Academic 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
