Second Language Education (Non-Thesis) (M.A.): Project

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Second Language Education (Non-Thesis) (M.A.): Project cost?

  CAD 6,078 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  McGill Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum (all applicants, regardless of country): a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill) in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate studies; unless otherwise specified, a Master's program requires a four-year undergraduate degree in a related area, and a doctoral (PhD) program generally requires a Master's degree in a related area; minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0, or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies (some departments require more). Credentials are assessed for equivalency with a McGill degree. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply || Department admission requirements (https://coursecatalogue.mcgill.ca/en/graduate/education/ise/): For specific program admission requirements and further information, please refer to mcgill.ca/dise/grad. Graduate Certificates, M.A., and Ph.D. Programs: - Applicants to the Certificate and M.A. programs must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. A minimum Standing equivalent to a CGPA of 3.0/4.0, or 3.2/4.0 for the last two full-time academic years, is required. A concentration of courses related to the area chosen for graduate work is usually required (see #5 below). Applicants to the Ph.D. program must hold an M.A. in Education or a recognized equivalent degree from a recognized university. The applicant's record should indicate high Academic Standing (a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0) and evidence of research competence in the proposed area of doctoral research. - Applicants to the Certificate and M.A. programs must submit: - a current curriculum vitae; - a letter of intent specifying academic and professional experience and interests (specifically, research interests for the Thesis option or project interests for the Non-Thesis Project option). - Applicants to the Ph.D. in Educational Studies program must submit: - a current curriculum vitae; - a letter of intent identifying the applicant's proposed research topic, potential supervisor, and expected professional direction. Please note that it is the Ph.D. applicant's responsibility to secure a supervisor as part of the admission process; - a four- to five-page summary of the proposed research topic identifying the applicant's main research questions, the research trends that have led to the questions, ways in which the research could be conducted, and relevant references. - Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a university-level instructor; the other may be from an administrator in an educationally relevant context. - Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must meet one of the following English proficiency criteria: - IELTS with a minimum overall band of 7.0 with a minimum writing score of 7.0; or - TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) – minimum overall band of 4.5 with a minimum score of 4 each for the Writing and Speaking sections and a minimum of 20 each for the Reading and Listening sections. [...] || Additional requirements set by the department: - Curriculum Vitae - Personal Statement - Research Proposal (for Ph.D. applicants) - Ph.D. applicants must secure a Thesis Supervisor as part of the application process. · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 120 · English test waiver: Proof of English proficiency is normally not required if the applicant: has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized institution in Canada or the United States of America (anglophone or francophone); or has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction; or has lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language. Documentation proving the condition must be sent directly to the department, which then waives the requirement. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/you-apply-mcgill/proficiency · Application fee: CAD 143.82, non-refundable - McGill GPS states this as the graduate application fee for Summer 2027; one fee covers up to two applications in the same term; payable by credit card only; GPS offers no application fee waivers; some programs may have additional fees. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-support · Deposit: CAD 1,000 confirmation deposit for International Students in Graduate Non-Thesis Programs, applied to the term of registration; forfeited if the student does not enrol. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/new-students/deposits