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The Degree of MA in Études interdisciplinaires canadiennes (Faculté Saint-Jean) [Graduate]


This interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary program features studies on Canada and the world in a plurilingual context, including Canadian and international Francophonies. It is based on a transversal and transcultural approach.

Program orientations include the following areas:

  • Bilingualism, multilingualism and linguistic rights
  • Economy, sustainable development, and social justice
  • Literature, cultures, and media
  • Societies, communities, and health

Prospective students are invited to contact the Faculté Saint-Jean Graduate Program Office for more information.

Entrance Requirements


Faculté Saint-Jean’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ★60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Applicants must have at least ★30 of senior undergraduate courses, or the equivalent, in Canadian Studies or courses related to Canadian Studies (courses recognized by the academic institution of the student).

Applicants must have adequate French language proficiency, as demonstrated by:

  1. Completion of a degree or its university-level equivalent from an institution recognized by the University of Alberta, and where the language of instruction is French. Proof that instruction for the degree was in French is required,
    OR
  2. a satisfactory score on an approved French proficiency test (the list of language proficiency tests approved by the Faculté Saint-Jean is available at the Faculté Saint-Jean Graduate Studies Office)

Applicants are also required to submit the following:

  • Letter of intent indicating the orientation and research area
  • One sample of written work (between 5 and 15 pages)
  • Two letters of reference sent directly to the Faculté Saint-Jean

Note all documentation must be submitted in French.

Part-time study may be permitted with the approval of the Graduate Program Coordinator at Faculté Saint-Jean.

Program Requirements


The MA in Études interdisciplinaires canadiennes is a thesis-based program.

Students are required to complete a minimum of ★18 in coursework and a thesis

Elective Courses (★12)


  • At least four ★3 courses to be selected in consultation with the supervisor and graduate program administration at Faculté Saint-Jean.

Thesis


  • Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to successfully defend a thesis.

Ethics and Professional Development Requirements


Students are required to meet the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement  and the FGSR Professional Development Requirement .

Residence


Part-time study may be permitted with the approval of the Graduate Program Coordinator at Faculté Saint-Jean.

Length of Program


In order to obtain an MA degree, full-time students are expected to complete the program within two years.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.

Graduate Courses


Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings  under the subject headings MAFSJ and M EDU.