Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in English (Literary Studies) Co-op program is designed to investigate historical and contemporary areas of British, American, Canadian, and English-language postcolonial literatures, alongside the theories relevant to their study. Students can choose between three streams of study: thesis, master's research paper, and coursework. The program includes two paid co-op terms, providing real-world hands-on experience for a competitive edge.

Program Details

• Department/School: English Language and Literature
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Co-operative, Master's, Research
• Length of program: 20 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper, Coursework

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)

Admission Requirements

• An honours bachelor's degree in English, or its equivalent, with an average of at least 78% in English courses, and at least 75% overall.
• Those applying to the program holding relevant honours degrees other than English may be admitted at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out the institutional thesis repository to see recent submissions from the Department of English Language and Literature graduate students.

Application Materials

• Statement of interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references are required; at least two academic.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.