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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 (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): 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
- Honours B.A. in English or in English combined with another subject. Achieved at least an A minus average in the Honours English courses of their B.A. program.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution comparable to a four-year Canadian bachelor's degree (some three-year degrees may not qualify), Program-specific requirements, References, Statement and CV
Language tests
- IELTS 8
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Referee contact details
- Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
- Program-specific supplementary documents if required
How to apply
- Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
- non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
- enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
- statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
- then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to [email protected].
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,267 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $185 CAD |
| Deposit | $45,715 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Humanities |
| Department | English |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $22,267 CAD per year. The application fee is $185 CAD. The deposit is $45,715 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 8.