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PhD of English Literature and Creative Writing

Queen's University

  • Kingston, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Creative Writing taught in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

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

  • Apply concepts and methods in English Literature and Creative Writing to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Reading Poetry
  • Story. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Business
  • Law
  • Teaching
  • Postgraduate study

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Introduction to Literary Studies
  • Reading Poetry
  • Story
  • Creative and Critical Practice. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree or equivalent in a related field (some programmes state an A- average)
  • Two academic references
  • A supervisor is often required. English: IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE 65 or Cambridge 185.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field, Two academic references, Supervisor often required.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Cambridge 185

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal where required
  • References
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of English Literature and Creative Writing. Confirm the academic and research requirements. Prepare a research proposal and identify a suitable research area where required. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. References
  4. English proficiency evidence where required
  5. supporting documents. Complete the doctoral application. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$5,988 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$2,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKingston
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Science
DepartmentDepartment of English Language and Literature
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteQueen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.