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PhD English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

English and Cultural Studies at McMaster combines long-standing commitments to traditional areas of English literary study, ranging from Medieval and Early Modern to contemporary British, American and Canadian literature, with expertise in interdisciplinary areas and themes, such as narratives of health, environmental humanities, and Indigenous literatures and cultures.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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This program combines exploration of literatures in English from all periods, with the study of critical theory and cultural studies. Our vibrant graduate studies community fosters interdisciplinary exchange and prioritizes opportunities for students to develop as researchers, teachers, and public intellectuals. The program is small enough for students to build strong relationships with peers and our faculty, while being large enough to support a wide range of research specializations. With student-oriented professional training in research and teaching, the program fosters a unique and valuable set of critical, analytical, and communications skills in our graduates. Through advanced coursew

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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