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The MA in German helps you broaden what you have learned during your undergraduate career.
After completing a small set of core requirements, you can pursue your individual interests through courses offered by faculty who specialize in German Applied Linguistics and Literature and Film Studies, and other affiliated departments at the University.
Each MA student has the chance to co-teach an undergraduate class, to receive teaching training, and to complete a university teaching program (milestone: Fundamentals in University Teaching) during their graduate studies at the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies.
The MA in German can be earned in one of three ways: the courses-only option, research paper option, or thesis option.
Research areas and degree options
- Applied Linguistics/Second Language Acquisition
- Literature and Film Studies
Program overview
Department/School: Germanic & Slavic Studies
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Master's, Research
Length of program: 12 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper, Coursework
Application deadlines
- February 1 (for admission in September)
- June 1 (for admission in January)
- October 1 (for admission in May)
Key contacts
Graduate Coordinator
gssadmin@uwaterloo.ca
Graduate Officer
gssgrad@uwaterloo.ca
Admission limitations
Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit. Please contact the department's Associate Chair, Graduate Studies prior to applying to discuss your interest in this program.
Supervisors
- Review the finding a supervisor resources
Admission requirements
- A four-year Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in German with at least a 75% standing.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
Application materials
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enroll and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
- Transcript(s)
- Writing sample
- References
- Two academic references are required
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
Tuition and fees
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Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
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Review living costs and housing
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Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students