Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures provides expertise in two languages and knowledge of a third - as well as the literature and culture of the relevant communities. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is composed of five areas: French, German, Hispanic Studies, Japanese, and linguistics.This program exposes you to the practical study of language within small class sizes to provide an opportunity to acquire many skills that will serve you well in your future endeavours, including superior communicative competence, cultural awareness, and aesthetic literacy.CareersWhether you're entering the job market or continuing your education, your Mount Allison degree will stand out.Mount Allison has been recognized by Maclean's as the top primarily undergraduate university in Canada more times than any other university.With experiential learning and career development opportunities available in every degree, you'll also graduate with hands-on learning and real-world experience.Our graduates also boast extraordinarily high acceptance rates to top graduate programs and professional schools such as law and medicine.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Arts
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$21,800.00 (US$ 15,669)
per year
International student basic medical coverage – 785
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Main Campus
62 York Street, Sackville,
Sackville,
New Brunswick,
E4L 1E2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
To be considered for admission, a university-preparatory language arts course and generally a minimum of four additional university-preparatory courses are required.
Official transcripts: To be considered 'official,' transcripts must be forwarded directly to Mount Allison's registrar's office by the issuing institution.
To be considered for admission, a minimum final grade of 65% or the equivalent is required in all university-preparatory courses reviewed.
IB diploma
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma candidates with an overall minimum score of 26 (excluding core points) will be considered for admission.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.