Program details
The Department of French, Spanish and Italian offers programs of study leading to a Master of Arts degree in French and a Pre-Master’s option.
Master of Arts in French
Expected duration: 1-2 years
The MA program consists of a combination of coursework and a thesis component.
Tuition and fees: One year’s tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must complete:
- Four three-credit courses at the 7000 level, including at least one in literary theory
- Write a master's thesis of about sixty pages
Sample course offerings
- FREN 7520: Topics in Literary Periods 1 (3 credits)
- FREN 7540: Topics in Literary Genres 1 (3 credits)
- FREN 7560: Topics in Critical Theory and Practice 1 (3 credits)
- FREN 7580: Special Topics 1 (3 credits)
- FREN 7580: Le roman urbain africain (3 credits)
- FREN 7560: De Jack Kerouac à Jack Kérouac (3 credits)
- FREN 7520: Littérature du 17e siècle (3 credits)
- FREN 7580: Littérature francophone et écologie (3 credits)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Pre-master's option
Expected duration: 1 year
Tuition and fees: One year’s tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
Pre-master's students follow, in agreement with the director of graduate studies, courses at the 3000 to 4000 level which will enable them to later apply for the master's degree.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the Department of French, Spanish and Italian and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant’s intended program of study and area of specialization.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
To be considered for admission to the Français (M.A.) program, you must have a minimum of a four-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in French.
Pre-Master's admission requirements
To be considered for the Pre-Master’s program you must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two (2) full years of university study.
How to apply
The Master’s in French program has two application deadlines per year, and applications are accepted for Fall and Winter entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- $100 application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
- Statement of intent
- Detail your background and goals in 500 words
- Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
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Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Telephone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30pm to 4:30pm
Program inquiries
Department of French, Spanish and Italian, Faculty of Arts
430 Fletcher Argue Building
15 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V5 Canada
fsi@umanitoba.ca
Telephone: 204-474-9313
Fax: 204-474-7578