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The Graduate Program in Germanic Studies at UBC integrates a large scope of thematic and theoretical research areas. Students are guided by faculty whose teaching and research cover a wide range of German literature, film, culture, and media. Course offerings feature approaches grounded in varied theories and disciplinary perspectives. The program's structure encourages students to develop their individual focus of study and research in consultation with faculty. Students will develop a comprehensive knowledge of German cultural works in their aesthetic, social, political, cultural, and historical dimensions. Students learn how to apply a variety of critical methods and theories to the study of cultural texts, while developing skills that are applicable to many career paths.
Master of Arts in Germanic Studies (MA)
Master of Arts in Germanic Studies (MA)
About
Disciplines
Faculty of Arts
Requirements
Entry Requirements
1) Check Eligibility
Minimum Academic Requirements
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:
Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.
English Language Test
Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.
Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based
Overall score requirement: 90
Reading
22
Writing
21
Speaking
21
Listening
22
IELTS: International English Language Testing System
Overall score requirement: 6.5
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Listening
6.0
Other Test Scores
Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:
The GRE is not required.
Prior degree, course and other requirements
Prior Degree Requirements
For admission to the master’s program in Germanic Studies, applicants are expected to have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in German Studies or a related field.
Other Requirements
Applicants are expected to have sufficient German language proficiency for graduate coursework in German Studies. For the master’s level, this is normally B2 on the CEFR scale. If applicants’ proposed research requires additional language ability (e.g., in another language), they must demonstrate their proficiency.
Career
Career Options
The M.A. program in Germanic Studies promotes skills that can lead in multiple professional directions. The degree can be preparation for teaching, a foundation for advancement to doctoral study, or a standalone credential. The faculty aim to assist students with the development of transferable skills, beyond critical thinking, that can serve them well in the long term: for example, locating and analyzing information, presenting information to diverse audiences, working independently and in teams, and applying cultural knowledge to interpretations of complex texts and situations.
Our program’s alumni can be found in higher education, non-profits, and in the private sector. Master’s alumni have gone on to study at other outstanding universities such as Toronto, McGill, and Cornell and have pursued careers in secondary education.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 9,884Application Fee
CADMaster of Arts in Germanic Studies (MA)
University of British Columbia
Canada,
Vancouver
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