Program overview
Creative and curious individuals seeking a one-year course-based graduate degree will find the English Literature program stimulating, challenging and rewarding. The program appeals to students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of topics in English and a rigorous set of research and writing skills ideal for future graduate study. Students learn from distinguished faculty members in a range of fields, including creative writing. Many of our prize-winning graduates have gone on to publish widely; others have gone on to PhDs and other professional programs nationally and internationally, as well as into successful careers in publishing, business, government and creative industries.
Completing this program
- Core Course: Graduate Pro-seminar on critical skills and professional issues in graduate-level literary study.
- Capstone project/course: Students propose and complete a final major research project of approximately 50 pages.
Specializations
- Literature in English (a Creative Writing option is available within this specialization)
Outcomes
Editing, publishing, law school and PhD studies, archival work, educational software, post-secondary teaching, college, university, government administration and policy, communications, technical writing, creative writing, digital and online publishing, non-profit organizations and NGOs.
A course-based master's degree in English is an excellent way to proceed quickly to a PhD.
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GPA
A minimum admission grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale over the final 60 units (10 full-course equivalents) of the undergraduate degree.
Minimum education
A completed four-year undergraduate program, or equivalent, with a Major in English Literature or in a closely related discipline.
Work samples
A 5-10 page sample of critical writing. For creative writing applicants, an additional 10-page sample of creative writing.
Documents
A statement of intent.
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 97.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7 (minimum of 6.5 in each section)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 75, or higher (Academic version).
- Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 (minimum 70 in each section)
- Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of A- in each course.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 200.
Deadlines
For admission on September 1:
Canadians and permanent residents - apply by Dec. 15 | submit all supporting documents by Jan. 10
International students - apply by Dec. 15 | submit all supporting documents by Jan. 10
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
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