Overview
It addresses questions about what people understand by the idea of literature in different times and places and why it matters; about who should have access to literature, either as readers or writers; about the power of literature to forge communities and, in doing so, to be a force for change; and about how these issues are influenced by broader legal, technological, political and social contexts.
The English MA program from Carleton University offers three streams: thesis, research essay or coursework. Our PhD program develops our students’ research agendas and nourishes their work within the theoretical, critical and historical study of the production of literature.
Career Opportunities
Our degrees provide a competitive edge in the job market, whether in business, government or the non-profit sector — in areas as diverse as publishing, human resources, communications, public relations and marketing. Students will also have an academic advantage when applying for professional qualifications and training in teaching, journalism, law and library sciences.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Studies in Theory
- Studies in Transnational Literatures
- Studies in Indigenous Literatures
- Studies in African Literature
- Studies in South Asian Literature
- Studies in Caribbean Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Literature View 107 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A four-year Bachelor of Arts, or equivalent, in English, with at least a B+ average.
Tuition Fee
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International
18463 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18463 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
6657 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6657 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Ottawa
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Financing
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Funding
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