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Master of English

University of New Brunswick

  • Fredericton, Canada
  • 1.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of New Brunswick campus

About the program

A one-year research master's in English completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in English in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in english in research master concepts
  • Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Project Assistant
  • Program Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in English guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • usually with a B or B+ average
  • with transcripts
  • three references and program-specific items (CV
  • statement of interest
  • GRE or GMAT where required
  • work experience for some MBA and MEng routes)
  • research programs usually need a confirmed supervisor.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (usually in the same or related field) with transcripts, three references and CV; many research programs require a confirmed supervisor and supervisor-student agreement; GRE/GMAT where the program requires it

Language tests

  • IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Three Reference Letters

How to apply

  1. Choose your program and read its admission requirements and deadline on the program page. Apply online to the School of Graduate Studies and pay the 125 CAD international fee after submitting. Upload transcripts
  2. three references and program items (CV
  3. statement of interest
  4. writing sample
  5. GRE or GMAT where required) plus English test scores unless exempt. Apply at least six months ahead. Processing takes four to six weeks. Graduate students need no provincial attestation letter for the study permit from 2026-01-01.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,112 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$40,560 CAD

Program details

CampusFredericton
Faculty or schoolSchool of Graduate Studies
DepartmentEnglish
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteGraduate recruitment awards, including Open Scholarships, doctoral tuition awards, and Dean's Merit Awards, are available through the School of Graduate Studies, subject to award and programme eligibility. New student funding rounds are January 26 and March 16, 2027; these are scholarship deadlines rather than admission deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.67 years.