Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Bilingualism Studies [Course Based] in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,163
(c. USD20,970.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) provides a Master of Arts (MA) program in Bilingualism Studies, designed to deliver advanced training in various applied linguistics fields. These include bilingualism and multilingualism, cutting-edge methods and technologies for teaching second languages to adults, evaluating adult second language proficiency, along with language policy development.
Courses are available in both English and French. Participants must complete one mandatory course in each language, while elective courses may be taken in either.
Following University of Ottawa guidelines, students may submit assignments, research papers, theses, and exam responses in either French or English. The program accommodates both full-time and part-time enrollment, offering three completion paths: thesis-based MA, research paper-based MA, or course-based MA.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
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.
IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5)
TOEFL (Internet-based)100 (writing 24)
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.
IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5)
TOEFL (Internet-based)100 (writing 24)
Tuition
CAD
29,163