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PhD of English

University of Toronto

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

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University of Toronto 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): 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

  • Master's degree or equivalent with at least a B+ average
  • Or comparable research competence
  • Some units admit strong candidates directly from a bachelor's degree with an A- average. Supervisor and proposal rules are set by each unit. English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each part)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale
  • Cambridge 185
  • Duolingo is not among the tests listed.

Accepted academic background

Appropriate master's degree (or equivalent), Research proposal/supervisor requirements set by the graduate unit

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
  • Cambridge Speaking 4.0
  • IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • English Language Test Results
  • Research Proposal

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$8,388 - $31,485, $19,937 CAD
Application fee$135 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSt. George
Faculty or schoolSchool of Graduate Studies
DepartmentEnglish
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteGraduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.