Overview

The Germanic Languages and Literatures programe at the University of Toronto is offered in two fields:

German Literature, Culture and Theory
Yiddish Studies

The course-based, one-year MA program normally spans two sessions. Students have the option to concurrently enrol in one of the collaborative specializations at U of T, such as Women and Gender Studies, Jewish Studies, Transnational and Diaspora Studies, or Book History and Print Culture. This also requires registration in their respective core course(s).

The MA in German is a full-time program, but may also be taken part-time under extenuating circumstances. Graduates may continue on to doctoral studies as well as embarking on careers in translation, language teaching, literary editing, cultural programming, and corporate and administrative positions requiring advanced communication and analytical skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

German Studies Seminar: Culture, Theory, Text
at least 1.5 FCEs of the remaining 3.0 FCEs must carry a GER designator
the remaining course selection which is made in consultation with the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies of the department and must be approved by the department.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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93

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature German and Scandinavian studies View 8 other Masters in German and Scandinavian studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures' additional admission requirements stated below.
Applicants to the one-year MA program in the field of German Literature, Culture and Theory must have completed an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university that includes at least 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in German language, literature, and culture, with an average grade of at least a B+.
Two reference letters.
Admission is based upon the applicant's academic record as evidenced through transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, the reference letters, a sample of written work (such as a term paper), and a Letter of Intent (500-word maximum) identifying current career goals and areas of academic interest.

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Tuition Fees

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31870 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

7370 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Overview

The Germanic Languages and Literatures programe at the University of Toronto is offered in two fields:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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