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Admissions and Financial Support

Successful applicants may receive two teaching assistantships and a top up scholarship. The School of Languages and Literatures considers the teaching experience it offers to its graduate students an important part of their professional preparation. All students receive training in pedagogy at the beginning of the semester, and they have an opportunity to attend various group seminars provided by Teaching Support Services. When they fulfill the requirements, they receive a Teaching Development Program Passport.

Admission Requirements
The normal requirement for admission to the European Studies MA program is the equivalent of an Honours degree from a recognized institution with at least a high second-class standing (78% or higher) in the last year of study. Applicants should have attained a high level of proficiency in a European language, preferably French, German, Italian or Spanish. Coursework for the program is normally done in English. Students wishing to enter the program do so in September.

Documents Required for Admission
The following documents must accompany your request for admission:

  • The official application form: http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?apply
  • A detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae.
  • A one-page letter of intent stating your reasons for applying to this program.
  • A sample of writing that displays your aptitude for research and analytical thinking (app. 2,500 words).
  • Two letters of recommendation.

Applications received by February 1st, will be considered in the first round of selections; however applications received at other times will be considered as well.
All documentation must be submitted to:
 
Bethany Presley
European Studies
School of Languages & Literatures
Mackinnon Building, Room 267
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
N1G 2W1

Additional Information
For additional information, please write by email or regular mail to the following addresses:
 
Alan McDougall, Graduate Co-ordinator
amcdouga@uoguelph.ca
or Bethany Presley, Academic Program Assistant
bpresley@uoguelph.ca

M.A. in European Studies
School of Languages and Literatures
University of Guelph,
Guelph, ON
N1G 2W1