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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (English). All students must be registered full-time. Students may be considered for part-time status with departmental approval.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: English  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Faculty of Arts requirements, the Department requires: a) 18 units in English at the 600 or 700 level beyond the Master's. b) ENGL691 or its equivalent. c) A demonstrated reading knowledge of a language other than English. Students are encouraged to establish competency in a language that contains a body of texts relevant to their program of study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , the Department requires: a) A completed four-year undergraduate program (or equivalent), and a completed Master’s degree. At least one of the degrees must be in English Literature. In exceptional circumstances, degrees in a closely related discipline may meet admission requirements. b) A grade point average of 3.5 on a four-point scale at the graduate level. c) A Statement of Intent. d) A 5-10 page sample of critical writing; for creative writing applicants, an additional 10-page sample of creative writing. e) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 97 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026); an IELTS score of 7.0 (with no band less than 6.5); a CAEL score of 70 (with no section less than 65); a PTE score of 68.

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 academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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