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MA English at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

Our tradition in the Graduate Program in English at YorkU has always been to challenge the idea of tradition itself, to seek out the limits of established ideas, and to attend to new ones. We are proud of our reputation for adventurous, interdisciplinary, and innovative approaches to literature.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 3 terms full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme components: Course work only OR Major research paper OR Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA: B+. English proficiency (minimum): Minimum TOEFL 100 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 5 (January 2026 and after); IELTS 7.5. Additional requirements: Statement of interest (500 words) Sample of scholarly writing (max. 3,750 words). Application deadlines: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2027-01-15.

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 students register in Fall, Winter and Summer terms; applications for Fall entry open September 30, 2026.

Applications for Fall 2027 graduate admission open September 30, 2026; programme-specific deadlines are published by each graduate programme. The graduate application fee is $140 CAD, non-refundable, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

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