Study Master of Arts in English - Rhetoric and Communication Design (Thesis) 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 Rhetoric and Communication Design (MA-RCD), students anchor their research in the foundational course of rhetorical theory (ENGL 700), and follow a program of study involving such fields as rhetoric, discourse analysis, semiotics, multimedia design and critique, composition pedagogy, and professional writing. MA-RCD graduates are employed in private industry, government, educational organizations, non-governmental organizations, and in their own businesses others go on to doctoral programs. Deepen your knowledge of the foundations of rhetorical theory and pursue your interests in fields such as rhetoric, discourse analysis, semiotics, multimedia design and critique, composition pedagogy, and professional writing with the Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication Design program.

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.