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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in English (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in English (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $35,625 CAD

  • Application fee

    $145 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    3.3 out of 4

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-December-2023 2023-12-15
Fall-September 15-December-2024 2024-12-15

Overview

Master of Arts in English

Creative and curious individuals seeking a one-year course-based graduate degree will find the English Literature program stimulating, challenging, and rewarding. 

The program at the University of Calgary 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 various 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 and 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.
  • Pre-twentieth-century: At least one course in literature from before the twentieth century.
  • Twentieth-century and later: At least one course in literature from the twentieth century and after.
  • 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)

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$43,621

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,172
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,996
Tuition 1 person $35,625

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Statement of research intent
  • Two samples of written work
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Two Reference letters
  • Official transcripts
  • Document translation
  • English language proficiency test scores
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7.5
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TOEFL

105
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PTE

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Cambridge

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Academic background and requirement

A completed four-year undergraduate program, or equivalent, with a Major in English Literature or in a closely related discipline

Iran

Master's Minimum Admission Requirements

  • At least 4 years of study (Bachelor's) - 15/20

 

China (People's Republic of)

Master's Minimum Admission Requirements

  • At least 4 years of study (Bachelor's) - Average of 80%

 

India

Master's Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bachelor's Degree - First Class Division, or 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only). Students with 3 year Bachelor's Degree must also hold a Master's Degree.

Career opportunities

  • Editor
  • Publisher
  • Archival worker
  • Teacher
  • Technical writer
  • Digital and online publisher
  • College and university administrator
  • Government administrator

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