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Master of Arts English Literature at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in English Literature refines critical and scholarly skills for advanced study of British, Canadian and American literature, in English only, with thesis, major research paper and coursework options and an optional co-op.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Department of English  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory professional development and critical research methods courses, then 9 (thesis, with about 90-page thesis), 12 (major research paper of about 12,000 words) or 21 (coursework) elective units in English.

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Entry requirements

For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. The MA program is intended to refine the critical, scholarly, and creative skills of highachieving graduates from undergraduate honours programs. An honours BA in English literature with a minimum high second class standing of B+ is normally required. A 500-word statement of interest in the program is required with the application. Students applying for the MA with thesis, or major research paper options should submit a sample of their academic writing, such as an essay written for an undergraduate English course. Students

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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