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MA English at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in English is a 4.5-credit program offered through coursework, research essay or thesis pathways, with collaborative specializations in African Studies, Climate Change and Digital Humanities.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of English Language and Literature  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework pathway: 4.0 credits of 5000-level ENGL plus the 0.5-credit M.A. Seminar (ENGL 5005). Research essay pathway: 3.0 credits of ENGL, the seminar and a 1.0-credit research essay. Thesis pathway: 2.0 credits of ENGL, the seminar and a 2.0-credit thesis with an oral examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.A. (Honours) or equivalent in English language and literature with at least high Honours standing (normally B+ or better). Holders of a three-year non-honours BA with at least B+ and a major in English or a related discipline may enter a qualifying year (normally 4.0 or 5.0 credits in English) before the master's. An accelerated pathway is open by invitation to Carleton BA Honours English students (normally minimum CGPA 11.0, two reference letters and a writing sample).

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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