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PhD English at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in English is a 4.5-credit doctoral program with coursework, a comprehensive examination, a dissertation proposal, a language requirement and a thesis. A collaborative specialization in African Studies is available.

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

ENGL 6005 Theory and Practice of Literary Studies, ENGL 6002 Proseminar, 2.0 credits of approved courses, a 1.0-credit comprehensive examination, a 0.5-credit dissertation proposal, demonstration of understanding of a language other than English, and the thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree in English (or equivalent) with at least an A- average (10 GPA). Applicants judged deficient in preparation may be asked to complete additional coursework.

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. Application fee: C$125, non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

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

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