Overview

In the English and Film Studies programme at Wilfrid Laurier University you'll develop your understanding of the discipline, and improve your critical thinking and communication skills through analysis and research.

Careers

Our department takes great pride in its students’ accomplishments while they are in our programme, and also in the productive, successful and fulfilling careers they build with the skills they have acquired in the course of their degree.

Those of our graduates who wish to pursue a career in academia are very successful in winning external awards and scholarships, as well as securing a place as doctoral candidates in the leading PhD programmes across the country. Those who pursue careers beyond the academy prove how versatile and highly valued the Master of Arts (MA) in English and Film Studies continues to be in a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive global job market.

Our graduate students have launched successful careers in the publishing industry, education and government, the media and entertainment industry, the information technology sector, law, journalism, the business sector and much more. Graduates find employment in areas that require creativity, writing and oral presentation skills, and research abilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods, Theory and Professionalization

Identity Politics in Film

The Graphic Novel

Shakespeare in Love (Then and Now)

Film History from Nickelodeons to Netflix

Youth, Canadian Fiction, and the National Imaginary

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

5 alternative credits

The Master of Arts (MA) in English and Film Studies may be completed in an intensive eight-month option (course work only) or in a one-year option

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Film Studies British Studies View 29 other Masters in Film Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Arts (honours) with a major in English, or related field.

A minimum cumulative average of B+ in English courses above the first-year level.

Applications are reviewed by the graduate programme committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14974 CAD / year

≈ 14974 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5246 CAD / year

≈ 5246 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic fee: $2,622.92 per term

Part-Time

International fee: $3,641.00 per term

Domestic fee: $1,687.08 per term

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 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

Careers

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

Waterloo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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