Overview

Students may specialize in literature, intellectual history, film, and/or German media studies. Students in German Studies often spend time abroad in Germany and Austria and take part in conference and workshop organization. German Studies is connected with notable facilities and resources, including the Moving Image Research Laboratory.

Students enrolled in the M.A. with non-thesis option complete nine 3-credit courses and three research papers. This program is geared toward students who may or may not plan to do a Ph.D. in German and therefore do not necessarily need to undertake a major research project, but would like to acquire a broad basis of courses in German culture and media. Non-thesis M.A. students have gone on to pursue a variety of careers inside and outside the academy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Paper

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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International applicants are advised to apply well in advance of these dates because immigration procedures may be lengthy.

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet any academic requirements set by the McGill graduate department to which they are applying. Admission to McGill is competitive and meeting the minimum standard does not guarantee acceptance.

As an international applicant you must additionally prove proficiency in English, and learn about International credentials and grade equivalencies, and be aware of the admission deadlines applicable to you.
In order to be admitted to the M.A. program in German Studies, candidates must have at least a B.A. degree in German from McGill University or an equivalent degree from another college or university of recognized standing.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2230 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

2230 CAD / year

≈ 2230 CAD / year
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2230 CAD / year

≈ 2230 CAD / year

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

McGill University is committed to provide financial support for graduate education. Through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and other academic units, McGill is working to increase the number of student fellowships and scholarships, exploring new avenues for student support, and making it easier to disburse existing funds. Our competitive funding support offers, coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.

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