Study Master of Arts in English - Literary Studies (Major Research Project) at University of Waterloo in Canada,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

In the Master of Arts in Literary Studies (MA-LIT), students have the option of completing their degree by coursework or by a combination of coursework and a major project or a thesis. We investigate historical and contemporary areas of British, American, Canadian and English-language postcolonial literatures, alongside the theories relevant to their study. MA-LIT graduates are employed in publishing, private industry, government, educational organizations, non-governmental organizations, and in their own businesses others go on to doctoral programs.

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 applying to the program holding relevant Honours degrees other than English may be admitted at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.SupervisorsReview the finding a supervisor resourcesA Statement of Interest, no more than 500 words, explaining your reasons for applying to the progra.Supplementary 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

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