Literatures of Modernity (MA) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Located in Toronto’s vibrant core, this one-year English MA affords students diverse learning opportunities. Innovative courses investigate modernity in literature from cultural, historical, and global settings. Students can pursue a major research paper, work as a teaching or research assistant, and complete a placement at a literary or cultural institution. Graduates have completed PhD studies worldwide and work in fields such as writing, publishing, and teaching.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Graduates have completed PhD studies worldwide, and work in fields such as writing, publishing, and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study Statement of interest Resumé/CV Transcripts Two letters of recommendation Sample of work English language proficiency requirement

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.

Fall (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme. Preferred application deadline for international applicants is December 1, 2026 for The Creative School and the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. Programmes may close early if applications exceed available seats. The application fee is $110 per programme ($150 for the MBA), non-refundable. Applications are made in two parts: the OUAC online application, then document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/

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