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Master of Language and Literacies Education in MA
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Arts in Language and Literacies Education at the University of Toronto, Offered through Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Covering literacies in language and language in literacies across communities, Societies and instruction.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Language and Literacies Education in MA
- Evaluate educational practices
- Plan learning activities and communicate clearly. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- Not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways related to Language and Literacies Education in MA include education support
- Training
- Teaching-related work and further study. Individual roles may require further training
- Licensing or professional experience
- Employment is not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Graduate coursework in Language and Literacies Education together with supervised research
- With work centred on literacies in language and language in literacies across communities
- Societies and instruction. Whether a thesis or a course-based route applies is set by the graduate unit.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Appropriate bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least a mid-B final-year average
- Many graduate units set higher minimums
- some ask for GRE scores or a supervisor match. English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each part)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale
- Cambridge 185
- Duolingo is not among the tests listed.
Accepted academic background
Appropriate bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university, Some units require GRE and a supervisor match (thesis programs)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
- Cambridge Speaking 4.0
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $71,062 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $135 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Curriculum, Teaching and Learning |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Nov 2026
9 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 23 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $71,062 CAD per year. The application fee is $135 CAD. The estimated living cost is $44,724 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5, Cambridge Speaking 4.0, IELTS 7.

