German - Master of Arts (MA)

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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.Ìý Ìý

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. Ìý

The MA in German can be earned in one of three ways: the courses-only option, research paper option, or thesis option.

Research fields

  • 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) Ìý
  • 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

Admission requirements

  • A four-year bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in German with at least a 75% standing.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirementsÌýon the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar,Ìýincluding the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
  • Check out to see recent submissions from the department of Germanic and Slavic Studies graduate students.

Application materials

  • Statement of interest
    • A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to, uploaded as a supporting document in the online application. Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.

Tuition and fees