Program Overview
The French at McMaster University is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, French over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the French programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the French programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Critical and literary theories, Term 2, Dr.JaneRush\', \'Research Methods and Professional Practices, Term 1, Dr.JaneRush\', \'Voltaire et son siècle, Term 1, Dr. William Hanley\', \'L\Utopie littéraire au Canada français et au Québec, Term 2, Nicholas Serruys\', \'Histoire et littérature, Term 2, Dr Gabriel Moyal\', "Écritures de l\'Afrique et de la Caraïbe, Term 1, Dr. Eugene Nshimiyimana", \'Espaces littéraires franco-canadiens La littérature autochtone, Term 2, Dr. Joëlle Papillon\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Honours Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent) in Linguistics, French, Francophone Literatures or related areas
- Minimum B+ average plus strong letters of recommendation
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McMaster University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English, French
- Duration 12 months
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