Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 1 yearDuration
- Ottawa (Main Campus), CanadaLocation
- BilingualismField of study
- bilingualLanguage of instruction
- Ottawa (Main Campus)Campus
- $29,163Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) is offering a program leading to the Master of Arts (MA) in Bilingualism Studies. This program is intended to offer an advanced education in several areas of applied linguistics, including bi- and multilingualism, methodological and technological innovations in adult second language instruction, assessment of adult second language competence, as well as language policy and planning.
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The program is offered in English and French. Students are required to take one of their two compulsory courses in English and the other in French. The electives can be taken in either language. In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to produce their work, their research paper, their thesis, and to answer examination questions in French or in English. The program is offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis. Three options are available for the program, the MA with thesis, the MA with research paper, and the MA with courses. The institute, in partnership with Université Lyon 2, also offers a dual degree combining the Master of Arts (M.A) in Bilingualism Studies with a Master 2 Sciences du langage - Français langue étrangère. The dual degree option, which leads to a dual degree with the Université Lyon 2, combines studies in Sciences du langage - Français langue étrangère with the Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Bilingualism Studies. Students enrolled in this option spend the winter term in the Université Lyon 2, France where they take the mandatory courses of the Master 2 program in Sciences du langage, and during the spring term they do a 65-hour unpaid teaching-research internship at the Centre des langues de l’Université Lyon 2. The dual degree option is offered on a full-time basis, and the courses for the Master 2 at the Université Lyon 2 are taught in French. The program is governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.
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- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
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University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull-time; Part-time
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Entry requirements
Minimum requirements: A Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a Major in Second Language Teaching, Linguistics (theoretical or applied), Translation, or in a related discipline. The minimum admission average is 70% (B). Application Fee: CA$125.00 (non-refundable) Recommendation letter(s): 2 Transcript(s): 1 Required document(s): Resume (must include chronological academic history) For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. To be admitted to the MA program in Bilingualism Studies, candidates must have one (1) of the following: An honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in Second Language Teaching / Didactique des langues secondes, in Applied Linguistics or in a related discipline. A three-year bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline in addition to a university-level, university-administered advanced certificate in TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages), representing a minimum of 30 units. The minimum admission average is 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. Once admitted to the Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Bilingualism Studies, students can apply for the dual degree of Master of Bilingualism Studies (University of Ottawa) and Master 2 Language Studies - French as a Foreign Language (Université Lyon 2 ), by contacting OLBI’s Published language requirement: English Program: TOEFL 100 (writing 24)/New TOEFL 5 (Writing 24) / IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5) (Internet-based) · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100 · English test waiver: French Program: DALF C1, C2/ TCF B2 (note globale)/TEF B2 (Note globale) (Internet-based) English Program: TOEFL 100 (writing 24)/New TOEFL 5 (Writing 24) / IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5) (Internet-based) This program is bilingual: students are required to take seminars in both languages, English and French. All applicants must therefore have an excellent knowledge of the first language (normally demonstrated by a minimum of two years of post-secondary education in English or in French) and, at least, a functional receptive competence of the second language (demonstrated by a proficiency test). Functional receptive competence means that one is capable of: - following a seminar at graduate level; - reading and understanding specialized and theoretical academic publications. The minimum requirements for the proficiency tests in the second language are as follows: for French: DELF (B2); DALF (C1-C · Application fee: CAD 125.00
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$29,163 CAD / year≈ $21,443 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsInternational students enrolled in a French-language master’s program may be eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Graduate awards and financial support are listed under uOttawa Awards and financial support. Source: uOttawa Tuition fees - International students page.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall: December 1 (international applicants).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Master of Arts Bilingualism Studies cost?
CAD 29,163 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
1 year, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum requirements: A Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a Major in Second Language Teaching, Linguistics (theoretical or applied), Translation, or in a related discipline. The minimum admission average is 70% (B). Application Fee: CA$125.00 (non-refundable) Recommendation letter(s): 2 Transcript(s): 1 Required document(s): Resume (must include chronological academic history) For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. To be admitted to the MA program in Bilingualism Studies, candidates must have one (1) of the following: An honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in Second Language Teaching / Didactique des langues secondes, in Applied Linguistics or in a related discipline. A three-year bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline in addition to a university-level, university-administered advanced certificate in TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages), representing a minimum of 30 units. The minimum admission average is 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. Once admitted to the Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Bilingualism Studies, students can apply for the dual degree of Master of Bilingualism Studies (University of Ottawa) and Master 2 Language Studies - French as a Foreign Language (Université Lyon 2 ), by contacting OLBI’s Published language requirement: English Program: TOEFL 100 (writing 24)/New TOEFL 5 (Writing 24) / IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5) (Internet-based) · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100 · English test waiver: French Program: DALF C1, C2/ TCF B2 (note globale)/TEF B2 (Note globale) (Internet-based) English Program: TOEFL 100 (writing 24)/New TOEFL 5 (Writing 24) / IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5) (Internet-based) This program is bilingual: students are required to take seminars in both languages, English and French. All applicants must therefore have an excellent knowledge of the first language (normally demonstrated by a minimum of two years of post-secondary education in English or in French) and, at least, a functional receptive competence of the second language (demonstrated by a proficiency test). Functional receptive competence means that one is capable of: - following a seminar at graduate level; - reading and understanding specialized and theoretical academic publications. The minimum requirements for the proficiency tests in the second language are as follows: for French: DELF (B2); DALF (C1-C · Application fee: CAD 125.00
Is there a scholarship?
International students enrolled in a French-language master’s program may be eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Graduate awards and financial support are listed under uOttawa Awards and financial support. Source: uOttawa Tuition fees - International students page.
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