English (Literary Studies) - Master of Arts (MA)

    English (Literary Studies) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo

    English (Literary Studies) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo

    The English (Literary Studies) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Waterloo, Canada, the program is taught in English and takes 12 month(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 5,465 / per term, with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

    About English (Literary Studies) - Master of Arts (MA)

    Investigate historical and contemporary areas of British, American, Canadian and English-language postcolonial literatures, alongside the theories relevant to their study with the Master of English in Literary Studies program.

    Choose between three streams of study to suit your needs and interests. With the thesis option you’ll complete coursework and conduct original research leading to a master’s thesis (roughly 80-100 pages) that offers an in-depth inquiry into a literary studies problem, while situating the proposed solution to that problem in relation to the current theory. With the master’s research paper option, you’ll complete coursework and conduct original research leading to a research paper (roughly 40-50 pages) that offers an in-depth inquiry into a literary studies problem, while situating the proposed solution to that problem in relation to the current theory. The coursework option focuses entirely on courses.

    You’ll be prepared to pursue further study at the PhD level, or to pursue a career in publishing, private industry, government, educational organizations, non-governmental organizations, or in your own business.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for English (Literary Studies) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo

    Entry Requirements

    • An honours bachelor's degree in English, or its equivalent, with an average of at least 78% in English courses, and at least 75% overall.
    • Those applying to the program holding relevant honours degrees other than English may be admitted at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

    English Program Requirements

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    5,465 / per term
    English (Literary Studies) - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    Canada

    Canada, Waterloo

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