Study English at University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus in Canada, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Bringing literary and cultural study into interaction with nature, philosophy, identity, ecologies, and technologies, all in historical and contemporary contexts. The Masters of English at UBC Okanagan is located in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, and we acknowledge that the land on which we are situated is the unceded territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) People. Centred around the Humanities, our faculty members engage in research and critical analysis across many different fields of study, informed by multiple disciplines.Our program includes scholars from diverse program areas: World Languages and Literatures, Cultural Studies, Digital Humanities, and English and Indigenous Literature. Though diverse, these subjects are interrelated, allowing for a systematic interdisciplinarity.The international scope of the program allows students to better understand cultures beyond the Anglo-American focus of most English programs in Canada. Although UBCO is a smaller and younger campus within a larger UBC system, we are a very research-intensive community. The size of our campus allows for closer rapport and provides opportunities for students to engage regularly with faculty across our programs. If this is the kind of degree you seek, we will be thrilled to welcome you here to our unique program.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$9,883.98 (US$ 7,104) per year

iMED (for International Students) - $237.00

Application deadline

Expected January 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UBC Okanagan Campus

3333 University Way,

Kelowna,

British Columbia (BC),

V1V 1V7, Central Okanagan, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$9,883.98 (US$ 7,104) per year

iMED (for International Students) - $237.00

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UBC Okanagan Campus

3333 University Way,

Kelowna,

British Columbia (BC),

V1V 1V7, Central Okanagan, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the MA in English program are expected to have a BA degree in English.Applicants are expected to have a standing of a B+ (76%) average or better in their third- and fourth-year classes or at least 12 credits in third- and fourth-year English classes with an A- (80%) or better average.In exceptional circumstances, a student who has a strong undergraduate record but does not meet the minimal requirements may be allowed to take a qualifying term in the MA English program on recommendation of the FCCS Graduate Program Committee. Further, a student cannot be admitted into the program if a suitable supervisor is not available.A complete application package will contain:Online application and application feeTranscripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (even if the degree is not complete or if courses were not taken as part of a degree; unofficial transcripts can be included at time of application to ensure you meet the application deadline, but you must also have your official transcripts sent to UBC)English proficiency exam scores (if required)Curriculum vitae (CV) or resuméScholarly writing sample of at least 2,000 words from an upper-level undergraduate courseStatement of Intent/Statement of PurposeTwo letters of reference (applicants may submit the online application form at any time during the call for applications – doing so triggers the invitation to referees – and continue to upload supporting documents until the deadline.)