Short duration master's programs can help you:
This program includes an introduction to the Anthropocene, a field course, a seminar series, and a range of courses covering human and physical aspects of the modern world. All courses are taught by experts in their field, with expertise ranging from climate change through urbanization and migration to indigenous ways of living and human interactions with the environment.
The program focuses on several critical issues in the field of Applied Linguistics, including methodological and technological innovations in adult second language instruction, assessment of adult second language competence, as well as language policy and planning.
The Master of Communication focuses on two fields of research: media studies and organizational communication. The media studies field examines the content and the modes of operation of traditional and emerging media in their social, cultural, economic, political and regulatory contexts. Organizational communication focuses on interpersonal and group interactions in the workplace; planning for internal and external communication in private, public, and non-profit organizations; risk/crisis communication, public relations and more.
The master of Conference Interpreting is a professionally oriented graduate program intended for graduates who wish to specialize in conference interpreting, which is a branch of the translation profession requiring intensive training.
The program is bilingual and is intended to develop research capability in various fields of contemporary art history and focus on graduating academics specializing in the areas of contemporary art, contemporary visual culture (cinema, television, internet) and visual theory.
Criminology is devoted to the scientific analysis of crime, justice and social control. It focuses on four broad questions: the social construction of norms and the notion of crime; the criminalization of specific behaviours, individuals and groups in our society; the analysis of the goals and functioning of the criminal justice system, and the examination of contemporary forms of intervention. The M.A. in Criminology can be done with a specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies.
This program is adapted to contemporary trends and the needs of the labour market. Besides acquiring a thorough knowledge of the traditional approach to economics, you also have the opportunity, within the framework of certain courses, to familiarize themselves with lesser-known alternative approaches.
The MA in English offers the opportunity to follow your passion while developing advanced professional skills in research, analysis, writing, and oral communication for a variety of audiences. This program includes training in transferable professional skills such as grant writing, presenting at conferences and teaching.
This program will allow you to gain expertise in new dynamic interdisciplinary fields like transnational feminism, queer and antiracist theories, masculinities, and (dis)ability and trans studies.
This interdisciplinary program exposes you to a broad range of development theory, policy and practice, while also permitting specialization in one of four fields: Conflict, Transitions and Peace; Growth, Private Sector and Social Inclusion; Livelihoods, Resources and Sustainability; and Social Movements, Equity and Human Rights.
This program offers you a complete education in many areas of expertise: literary history and criticism, language, culture and written communication. With group discussions, you can discover new visions of the world and hone your critical thinking skills.
This MA offers two profiles. The Music and cognition profile will allow you to use psychological methods and theory to interpret and understand musical behaviours, sounds and ideas. The Musicians’ wellness profile encourages you to engage with key facets of peak performance, musicians’ health and wellbeing, musical development.
The MA in Philosophy offers you the opportunity to pursue the discipline in an intense and sustained way, acquiring knowledge and a set of skills that are valuable for future work either within or outside the university.
The program of studies rests on the following areas of specialization: Political Thought and Analysis of Ideologies Canadian and Quebec Politics International Politics Comparative Politics.
This master’s program will provide you with leading-edge theoretical and conceptual knowledge to enable you to understand and analyze public administration, as well as equip you with the know-how and skills necessary for success in a constantly changing organizational environment.
This program lets you study how evidence is used in decision-making, how current policies shape the scientific enterprise and how emerging technologies interact with society.
This practice-oriented, interdisciplinary program available in both English and French offers a comprehensive approach to security and defence.
The master’s program in sociology is as well known in academia as in the labour market. At the crossroads of Canadian, French, American and global traditions, and available in both official languages, it offers a wide range of academic specialization and employment possibilities.
Our diverse seminars will offer you training on Spain and Latin America, including literature, cultural studies, cinema, teaching and Hispanic linguistics.
This program will allow you to explore a variety of practical fields and theoretical approaches such as practice and theory of dramaturgy, translation for theatre and theatre for young audiences. You will also have the opportunity to study many performative and dramatic canons.
You will discover how identities are shaped by cultural expressions in a national and transnational context and explore the nature of representation and cultural diversity. You will expand your intercultural knowledge in the dynamic setting of the nation’s capital.
