MA in Slavic Languages and Literatures in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

University of Toronto | Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 30,350
(c. USD21,759.71)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures provides graduate programs awarding two degrees—Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy—covering one of North America's most extensive selections of Slavic language and literature studies. All candidates follow the same application procedure, with the admissions committee assessing each applicant's qualifications for either the one-year or two-year MA track based on their academic background. Those enrolled in the one-year MA program can choose between a coursework-only path or a combination of coursework and a research paper.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

An appropriate bachelor's degree (preferably in a cognate area) with an overall standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B in the final year.

A minimum A– average in all Slavic subjects taken in the final two years is recommended.

Proficiency in a Slavic language equivalent to at least three full years of language training, and broad familiarity with the literary and cultural history of the applicant's proposed disciplinary area(s) of interest (currently, Czech and Slovak, Polish, Russian, South Slavic, Slavic Linguistics, Ukrainian), as evidenced by undergraduate coursework at the 300 or 400 level, are required.

English language requirements

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.

Tuition CAD 30,350

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