About

Program overview

The MA in English gives you the opportunity to pursue your degree by choosing between English Literature and Creative Writing. The English Literature options allow you to explore your interest in literary texts of all kinds, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, digital writing, and even video games. With the support of our faculty members, you will be encouraged to go beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. As you explore a variety of media, forms, and genres, you will stay grounded as a scholar thanks to our department’s widely shared commitments to literary historical concerns.

The Creative Writing option allows you to hone your abilities in the company of other writers. You will attend seminars that broaden your understanding of others’ work and write your thesis with a professor whose expertise complements your area of interest. The program gives you the freedom to explore your creative vision and find your voice as a writer in the artistically vibrant city of Montreal. Students have the flexibility to propose a thesis project in traditional or innovative genres and media, including digital media.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

The MA program, with the exception of the Creative Writing option, requires an Honours degree or its equivalent in English with a minimum of a B+ (3.30 GPA) average.
The Creative Writing option requires a major in English Literature or its equivalent with a minimum of a B+ (3.30 GPA) average.
Portfolio submission, as outlined on the English Department website.
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

English Program Requirements

English language Requirements

IELTS

Scores below 6.0: No Admission

Applied Linguistics (MA):Minimum score of 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and at least 6.5 in each of the other three components

Chemistry (PhD, MSc):Minimum score of 6.5 with no component under 6.5

Child Studies (MA):7.0 score with no component under 6.5

Communication Studies (PhD, MA, Diploma):Minimum overall score of 7.5

Economics (PhD, MA, Diploma):6.5 overall, no parts under 6.5

Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies (PhD, MEnv, MSc, Diploma):7.0 score with no component under 6.5

Human Systems Intervention (MA):7.0 score with no component under 7.0

Youth Work (Diploma):Minimum overall score of 7.0

TOEFL

Scores below 80: No Admission

Applied Linguistics (MA)

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Minimum score of 90 with 27 in writing and at least 20 in each of the other three components

Chemistry (PhD, MSc)

:Minimum score of 90 with no component under 20

Child Studies (MA):Minimum score of 90 with 23 in writing and at least 20 in each of the three other components

Communication Studies (PhD, MA, Diploma):Minimum overall score of 106

Economics (PhD, MA, Diploma):Minimum score of 90 with no component under 20

Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies (PhD, MEnv, MSc, Diploma):Minimum score of 95 with no component under 20

Human Systems Intervention (MA):Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 26, Writing 24

Youth Work (Diploma):Minimum overall score of 95

DTE

No English language courses required.

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Score above 120

Some programs require a higher minimum score. See below.

Some programs offer admission with additional English language courses as determined by a Concordia University placement test. Please contact the Department to confirm your program’s requirements.:

Applied Linguistics (MA):Score above 125 and no parts under 120

Biotechnology (Diploma)
:120 overall and no parts under 110

Chemistry (PhD, MSc):Score above 125

Child Studies (MA):Score above 125

Communication Studies (PhD, MA, Diploma):Score above 125

Economics (PhD, MA, Diploma):120 overall and no parts under 110

Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies (PhD, MEnv, MSc, Diploma):Score above 125 and no parts under 110

Human Systems Intervention (MA):Score above 125

Youth Work (Diploma):Score above 125

PTE:

For more information on the test, or to register: pearsonpte.com.

PEARSON	Admission condition
61 or higher and no part under 53	No English language courses required.
Between 52 and 60 or any part under 53	Some programs offer admission with additional English language courses as determined by a Concordia University placement test. Please contact the Department to confirm your program’s requirements.
Scores below 52: No Admission

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

18,068 / year