Study Master of Arts in English and Cultural Studies [Thesis] at McMaster University in Canada,
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Master of Arts in English and Cultural Studies [Thesis]

Canada

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What will I learn?

Our vibrant graduate studies community fosters curiosity and critical thinking in the study and research of literature and cultural production. This MA combines exploration of literatures in English from all periods, with the study of critical theory and cultural studies.Students apply for one of two program streams:Course-based with independent public humanities projectCourses with major research projectThrough student-oriented training in research and teaching, the program fosters a unique and valuable set of critical, analytical, and communications skills in our graduates. By teaching students how to think in creative and thoughtful ways, to write, speak, and listen carefully and critically, and to problem solve effectively, an English and Cultural Studies Master’s degree opens all kinds of doors to students – ones that might not be immediately obvious – in a volatile job market.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$17,100.00 (US$ 12,291) per year
Residence Costs- Single Room- 10,100 Full Year Fee (CAD)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Hamliton Campus (Main Campus)

1280 Main Street West,

Hamilton,

Ontario,

L8S4L8, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

For both MA in English and Cultural Studies streams, the minimum admission requirement is a four-year undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Honours), with a major concentration in English, Cultural Studies, or a related discipline, and with an average of Bplus in at least 36 units (12 half or 6 full courses) beyond the introductory level in English, Cultural Studies or a related discipline. For MRP stream applicants, the admissions committee gives additional consideration to candidates tentative project descriptions, outlined in the Statement of Interest, to ensure a match with supervisory capacity among available faculty members. For both streams: Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide an official record of the Test of English as a Foreign Language.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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