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    Master of Arts in French

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    Victoria, CAMAIn-person1 yearFrench
    CA$16,476.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    CA$183.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Victoria, CA. Tuition is CA$16,476.

    About the program

    Studies French and Francophone literature, language and culture, with options for project-based or thesis-based paths and possible concentration in Cultural, Social and Political Thought. Covers areas including French, Quebec, French-Canadian, African and Caribbean literatures, culture and theory, cinema, theatre, Indigenous literatures, creative writing, research-creation, queer theories, digital humanities, theoretical and applied linguistics.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 31, 2026
    Fall 2027
    May 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 (no section less than 20)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 (no section less than 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    PGWP (Canada): length depends on completed Canadian program; master’s of at least 8 months can qualify for a 3-year PGWP, subject to eligibility and applying within 180 days of final grades.

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria is CA$16,476.
    Is Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria take to complete?
    Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria?
    Per the program's published guidance: 6.5/9.0 in third- and fourth-year French courses
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in French at University of Victoria: PGWP (Canada): length depends on completed Canadian program; master’s of at least 8 months can qualify for a 3-year PGWP, subject to eligibility and applying within 180 days of final grades.