Program Description
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Second Language Education (Thesis) offered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education in the Faculty of Education is a research-intensive program that emphasizes research-based and methodical learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in novel thinking, literature synthesis, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
The program may also be as an option in Gender and Women's Studies which provides students with the opportunity to pursue coursework and research focusing on gender and women’s studies, and issues in feminist research and methods.
Keywords: SLE Learning, curriculum, evaluation, sociolinguistics, immersion.
Unique Program Features
- The program provides an overview of the state of the art in second language acquisition, assessment and evaluation;
- Students gain relevant knowledge by going through an overview of second language acquisition theory, research and research methods, including quantitative and qualitative approaches;
- The program covers a wide range of current topics in applied linguistics and offers opportunities to specialize in educational sociolinguistics, curricular/methods and program planning (e.g., content-based language teaching, immersion), language policy and planning, and critical applied linguistics.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MA in Second Language Education website
Department Contact
Graduate Program grad.dise [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MA%20in%20Second%20Language%20Education%20(Thesis)) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 1 | January 1 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.