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MA English at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

MA English is a graduate programme (Master of Arts) in the English graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 3 sessions full-time; 9 sessions part-time. Mode of delivery: In person. A part-time option is available.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: English  |  Duration: 3 sessions full-time; 9 sessions part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows: ENG6999Y 3.0 approved graduate FCEs in English Students must attain a minimum B- standing in each graduate course. Students in the part-time option will take one half course to three half courses per session.

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Entry requirements

A minimum of 7 full-year undergraduate courses in English or the equivalent in half-year courses (i.e., 14), or any combination of full- and half-year courses that add up to the equivalent of 7 full-year courses in English. An appropriate bachelor's degree (i.e., a four-year undergraduate degree), or its equivalent (preferably in English), with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.3/B+ over the last two years of the degree and evidence of first-class work in English. The department favours a broad training in the major genres and all periods of English literary history. Recommendations from two referees. A statement of purpose. A single writing sample of 4,000-5,000 words. The writing sa

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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