Overview

In the English program at University of New Brunswick students feel particularly welcome because of our small class sizes. They gain personal support and invaluable feedback from nationally-acclaimed professors and have opportunities to work with them on research and creative projects and on departmental publications, including Canada's longest continuously published literary journal, The Fiddlehead, and on the student-run, national literary journal, QWERTY.

Career paths

Our graduates go on to become professional writers, editors, journalists, marketers, teachers, professors and researchers, amongst other things.

Creative genres

Poetry, Fiction, & Creative Non-fiction

Screenwriting & Playwriting

Research areas

Canadian Literature, including Atlantic Canadian
American Literature
Medieval, Early Modern, Romantic, Victorian & Twentieth-Century British Literature
Postcolonial & First Nations Literature
Women's Literature, Gender & Transgender studies
Cultural Studies, Film Theory & Popular Culture

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key Figures in Queer Theory
Research Methods and Bibliography: Approaches to Graduate Studies
Creative Writing: Poetry
Creative Writing: Playwriting
Shakespeare and Evolution
Poverty in American Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants to the MA program should hold an honours Bachelor of Arts degree (or a similar program with intensive specialization) in English with a minimum 3.5 average.

A complete application

A statement of interest, at least one page long, outlining their preferred area of study.

An academic writing sample, ideally a research essay (of at least 8 pages) from an upper-level undergraduate English literature course.

A GPA of at least 3.7 (A-) in an MA in English

Three references (at least 2 Academic) on the application.

International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1760 CAD / module

≈ 1760 CAD / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1071 CAD / module

≈ 1071 CAD / module

Additional Details

The fee is per course.

Living costs

Fredericton

Canada

1100 - 2100 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career paths

Creative genres

Research areas

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Fredericton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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