Study Master of Arts in English- Critical Media Studies at University of Waterloo in Canada,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Explore the creative and critical processes provided by digital media with the Master of Arts in Critical Media Studies program.Taking a lab-based, hands-on approach, you’ll learn how to use digital media as a critical tool, combining theory and practice in the production of objects-to-think-with.The program operates primarily out of the English Department’s Critical Media Lab in the Communitech Hub in downtown Kitchener. You can choose from a coursework-based option or a master’s research paper option.The program's rich mix of theoretical and practical study will prepare you for a variety of careers in media industries, as well as in digital/social media positions within more traditional fields- private industry, government, educational organizations, and non-governmental organizations. You'll also be prepared to pursue further study at the doctorate level, taking the creative methods and theories of the program with you to craft innovative PhD projects.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

CAD$23,088.00 (US$ 16,595) per year

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Waterloo Main Campus

200 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

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 with Honours degrees not in English may apply to the program but may be required to take as many as 10 undergraduate courses in English to prepare them for graduate-level study in the discipline. Additional courses will be chosen in consultation with the Graduate Officer and will generally correspond to the minor program in English.SupervisorsReview the finding a supervisor resourcesA Statement of Interest, no more than 500 words, explaining your reasons for applying to the programSupplementary information form (SIF)The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirementIf a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completionTranscript(s)ReferencesThree references are required; at least two academic

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