English (MA) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

This master of arts (MA) program develops a critical awareness of English studies by offering students a range of courses across historical periods and critical/theoretical methods as well as opportunities to specialize in one of the department’s various areas of research strength. Students have the additional possibility to specialize in print culture or research creation.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Department of English | Duration: four terms | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. English is the language of instruction and communication at the university. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies in the chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate General Regulations (1.3.3 English Language Competence) for minimum language requirements and further information.

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.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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