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English Literature (PhD) at Concordia University

Concordia University, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in English Literature will deepen your mastery of period- and area-specific archives and develop your skills as a literary scholar. You will investigate the cultural categories of literature and the media in both historical and contemporary contexts. Living and studying in the vibrant, bilingual city of Montreal, you will study literatures in English with a focus on interdisciplinary exchanges and cross-cultural environments.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science  |  Department: English  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Program options: Thesis. Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Master's degree in English or equivalent. GPA of 3.50 or above from a recognized university. Promise as a scholar as demonstrated by letter of intent and submitted writing sample. Proposed research that is relevant to the program. A feasible research proposal in terms of material resources including faculty supervision. Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programs admit for Fall, Winter (January) and Summer terms depending on the program; program pages state the start terms.

Graduate application deadlines vary by program; complete applications received by the deadline get priority and some programs continue accepting applications if space is available. The application fee is $103.00 CAD, non-refundable and payable by credit or debit card. Applications are submitted online with a Concordia Netname account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/graduate.html

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