English - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Conduct original research and become an agile scholar in multiple fields with the Phd in English program. This limited enrolment program is unique in Canada for its integration of literary studies with fields such as rhetoric, new media, and discourse analysis. Working with preeminent faculty, you’ll develop a singular research project that combines literary, rhetorical, and digital studies, while also developing as a teacher.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: English Language and Literature | Duration: 48 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Experimental Digital Media, Genres, Literary Theory and Discourse Analysis, Rhetoric. Study option(s): Thesis.

Career pathways

Working with preeminent faculty, you’ll develop a singular research project that combines literary, rhetorical, and digital studies, while also developing as a teacher. In our vibrant and active graduate community, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in events and present your research at national and international conferences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students may be admitted to the PhD program upon completion of an MA program in English. Although candidates normally enter PhD studies from master's programs, it is possible for outstanding candidates to enter directly from an Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA). Because enrolment in the program is limited, only candidates with an 85% average and up will be considered. Applicants should also complete a Plan of Study detailing plans for their PhD studies and describing their goals once their studies are completed.

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 applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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