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24 Master's degrees in Literature in Canada

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Athabasca University4,0(35)
Online

Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies

Participate in an Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.

M.A. Online
2 years$1,658/module
University of British Columbia4,2(210)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French

The Graduate Program in French Studies at the University of British Columbia offers a dynamic curriculum that focuses on a contextualized understanding of the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Québec and the Francophone world. Students may specialize in literature or linguistics, or propose a research program combining both fields.

M.A. On-campus
2 years$7,258/yr
University of Toronto4,1(296)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Slavic Languages and Literatures

The Graduate Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Toronto offers instruction leading to a Master of Arts degree.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$23,402/yr
University of Lethbridge3,7(33)
Lethbridge, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide

French

The French program at University of Lethbridge offers students in a wide range of disciplines the opportunity to earn a master’s degree by writing a thesis and successfully completing a limited number of courses. 

M.A. On-campus
2 years$7,668/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,0(63)
St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

English

The English Department at the Memorial University of Newfoundland is a dynamic and productive community of 23 full-time faculty members engaged in active research programs, graduate supervision, and publication of literary scholarship and creative writing.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$1,577/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(210)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English

The University of British Columbia English Graduate Program, is one of the most vibrant and wide-ranging in Canada. Students may earn the degree in each of two areas: English Literature and English Language. Indeed, the UBC English Department is one of the few departments in North America to offer a language program in addition to its literary programs.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$7,258/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(87)
Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Translation Studies - Literary Translation

Translation Studies - Literary Translation from University of Ottawa consists of compulsory and optional seminars and courses, followed by a basic or applied research requirement. It may be undertaken full-time or part-time.

M.A. On-campus
2 years$14,276/yr
McGill University4,4(97)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French Language and Literature

The French Language and Literature program at McGill University offers a particularly friendly and stimulating environment for students who wish to do a master's or a doctorate in the vast field of French-language literatures, literary theories or literary translation.

M.A. On-campus
2 years$15,219/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(210)
Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing (Distance)

The Creative Writing (Distance) is a studio program from University of British Columbia, with the writing workshop at its heart, the distance MFA focuses on the work created by students as the primary text. Through intensive peer critique and craft discussion, faculty and students work together with the same goal: literary excellence.

M.F.A. Online
5 years$7,343/yr
University of Toronto4,1(296)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

The Centre for Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto offers the Master of Arts degree program to students qualified to pursue literary studies involving several languages.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$23,402/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(87)
Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Classical Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Classical Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies from University of Ottawa aims to prepare the students for further study in the field of Late Antiquity, the important transitional period between Antiquity and the Middle Ages. 

M.A. On-campus
1 year$14,276/yr
Laval University4,2(13)
Ottawa, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

English - Speaking Literature - With Memory

The English - Speaking Literature - With Memory degree at Laval University offers literary research focused on criticism and exploration of the corpus of English-speaking literature, such as Canadian, American, British, Irish and postcolonial literature, as well as literary theory.

M.A. On-campus
2 years$12,926/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(210)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Children's Literature

The University of British Columbia offers a Master of Arts in Children's Literature (MACL) Program, jointly offered by the Departments of English and Language and Literacy Education, the Creative Writing Program, and the School of Library, Archival & Information Studies.

M.A. On-campus
2 years$7,258/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(87)
Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

English Literature

English Literature from University of Ottawa equip students to pursue advanced studies in British, Canadian, or American literature informed by a broad knowledge of literary history and by recent developments in literary criticism and cultural theory.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$14,276/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(87)
Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

English Literature - Medieval and Renaissance Studies

English Literature - Medieval and Renaissance Studies from University of Ottawa equip students to pursue advanced studies in British, Canadian, or American literature informed by a broad knowledge of literary history and by recent developments in literary criticism and cultural theory.  

M.A. On-campus
2 years$14,276/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,0(63)
St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

German Language and Literature

We offer a master degree in German Language and Literature at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Learning another language fulfills the primary purpose of a university education: to prepare citizens to reason, analyse, problem-solve and communicate in a world of cultural differences.

M.A. On-campus
2 years$1,577/yr
Toronto Metropolitan University4,3(115)
Toronto, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

Literature of Modernity

This Literature of Modernity master programme is offered for the students at Toronto Metropolitan University.

M.A. On-campus
1 year$20,593/yr
Brandon University4,2(14)
Brandon, Canada

Performance and Literature

The Performance and Literature programme at Brandon University is a comprehensive Master of Music degree. This full-time course spans two years, focusing on professional expertise in performance or composition. Students engage with advanced pedagogical practices and general literature within a renowned musical environment.

M.Mus. On-campus
2 years$1,066/module
Laval University4,2(13)
Ottawa, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

English-Speaking Literature

This Laval University program offers literary research focused on criticism and exploration of the corpus of English-Speaking Literature, such as Canadian, American, British and postcolonial literature, as well as literary theory.

M.A. On-campus
2 years$12,926/yr
Western University - Canada4,0(56)
London, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature from Western University - Canada has recognized strengths in various literatures (especially – but not limited to – American, Canadian, Classical, English, French & Francophone, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and Spanish).

M.A. On-campus
1 year$10,060/yr

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