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MA English at University of Victoria

University of Victoria, Canada

Programme overview

The project-based MA in English consists of graduate seminars, a research methods course and a research-based Master's Essay or Project. The thesis route is restricted to students in the CSPT concentration.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Department of English  |  Duration: 12 months with a strong honours or major background; some students take at least 16 months  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

ENSH 500 Research Methods and Professional Development, 7.5 units of ENSH 501-590 seminars and a 6.0-unit Master's Essay or Project (ENSH 598).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree, preferably an Honours or Major with coverage of English literature including critical theory, with an overall average of at least A- (7.0 GPA on the 9-point scale) in the final two years. A statement of intent (1 page) and a 10-15 page writing sample are required. Funding consideration deadline January 15; applications by February 15 may still be considered.

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.

Many graduate programs have three entry points: September, January and May; entry points and deadlines are listed on each program overview page.

The application fee is $145.25 if all documents originate within Canada and $187.00 if any originate outside Canada, payable online by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/

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