Program Description
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Second Language Education (Non-Thesis) offered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education in the Faculty of Education is a course-based program that emphasizes rewarding and collaborative learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in problem identification, critical thinking, and communication to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).
The program may be taken in one of the following options:
Coursework option: consists of entirely of coursework. The program provides an overview of second language acquisition theory, research and research methods, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Project option: consists of coursework and individualized projects. The program provides an overview of second language acquisition theory, research and research methods, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Keywords: SLE Learning, curriculum, evaluation, sociolinguistics, immersion.
Unique Program Features
- 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 areas (for example, content-based second-language teaching or '"immersion"), language testing, 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(Non-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.