海角社区

Russian and Slavic Studies (M.A.)

Program Description

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Russian and Slavic Studies (Thesis) offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes relevant and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in cutting-edge thinking, critical reading, and organization to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: Russian, Slavic, Central European, Literature, Film, Culture, Intermediality, 19th - 21st Centuries, Post-Communism, Dissent.

Unique Program Features

  • Students benefit from a small program, allowing a great deal of personal attention, an atmosphere of collegiality, and a close-knit intellectual community;
  • Faculty members specialize in 19th and 20th century Russian literature and culture, working in such areas as the Russian Novel, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Russian Modernism, Russian Romanticism, High Stalinist Culture, Post-Soviet culture, cultural mythology, intertextuality, and women's studies;聽
  • The Department collaborates with other 海角社区 units such as the Department of Art History and Communication Studies, World Cinemas, and the Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies (IGSF).

University-Level Admission Requirements

  • An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
  • English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

Program Website

MA in Russian and Slavic Studies website

Department Contact

Graduate Program info.llcu [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MA%20in%20Russian%20(Thesis)) (email)

Available Intakes

Fall

Winter

Application Deadlines

Intake Applications Open Application Deadline - International Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
FALL September 15 January 6 January 6
WINTER February 15 August 1 September 15
SUMMER N/A N/A N/A

Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

Application Resources

Application Workshops

Consult our full list of our virtual application-focused workshops on the Events webpage.

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