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PhD of English

University of Manitoba

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

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University of Manitoba 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

  • Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least 3.0 on UM's scale in the last two years of study (many departments ask for 3.5)
  • Exceptional honours bachelor's graduates may be considered. Supervisor arrangements and programme-specific requirements apply. English proficiency as for master's.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university, Exceptional honours bachelor's graduates may be considered

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall
  • TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section
  • PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each
  • Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo PTE Academic 61
  • Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's requirements and deadline. Applications open up to 16 months before the start date. Apply online and pay the 130 CAD international application fee. Upload unofficial transcripts
  2. request recommendation letters in the portal and add programme materials such as a CV
  3. statement of interest or writing sample. Track your status and accept the offer. Submit official documents
  4. apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds
  5. then register for courses.

Other costs

Tuition per year$7,406 CAD
Application fee$130 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWinnipeg
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts
DepartmentEnglish
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteEligible full-time Manitoba master and PhD research students in qualifying fields may be nominated by their departments for competitive University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships. Awards can be CAD 20,000 a year for eligible master students or CAD 25,000 a year for eligible PhD students. Students of any citizenship may be eligible, But research-field, Academic and departmental nomination requirements apply, The university does not promise fully funded scholarships.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.