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Master of English Literary Studies
- Waterloo, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The concentration focuses on close reading, Genres, Criticism and research across literary traditions.
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
- Learners studying English Literary Studies can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Advertising/public relations executive
- Content manager
- Creative writer
- Editor
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Writer
- Publisher
- Researcher
- School administrator
- Teacher
Curriculum
- 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the English major and a Literary Studies concentration. Courses include Introduction to Literary Studies
- British Literature I: Beginnings to
- British Literature II:
- American Literature: Colonial Era to the Present
- Senior Portfolio
- Introduction to Linguistics
- The Structure of English
- History of the English Language and Advanced Composition.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 78%; at least 75% overall is the published institutional minimum); programme-specific documents (statement
- References
- Résumé) and
- For thesis programmes
- Research fit with a supervisor.
Accepted academic background
Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Program-specific documents (statement, References, Work samples), Supervisor/research fit for thesis programs
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5
- TOEFL iBT 5
Documents you’ll need
- Postsecondary transcripts and degree certificates
- References
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Program-specific supporting documents
How to apply
- Check the programme page for admission requirements and English scores and deadlines. Create an online application account and apply at least two to four weeks before the deadline and choosing full-time attendance and the programme type. Pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee per program in the applicant portal. Upload transcripts and résumé and program-specific questions and proof of English proficiency and have referees submit references.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,147 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | English Language and Literature |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International full-time research graduate students may receive eligible funding packages. Waterloo offers International Doctoral Student Awards and International Masters Awards of Excellence for qualifying students. Eligibility depends on research program and enrollment conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $26,147 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 5.