Overview

Key Features

Students from the English program at Brock University engage in a critical examination of the power of texts to reflect and shape both communities of origin and communities of reception. They also examine how literary and non-literary texts are produced and used in the often-conflicting discourses that constitute the culture of community.

Career outcomes

PhD programs in English, Comparative
Literature, and other Humanities programs
Publishing
Teaching
Law
Library and Archival work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Skills and Development

Theoretical Foundations

Medieval and Early Modern Literature and Culture

The Long Eighteenth Century Literature and Culture

Nineteenth Century British and American Literature and Culture
Twentieth Century Literature and Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

Language Studies View 64 other Masters in Language Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Master’s program, a student will normally hold a four-year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
Two academic references are required.
A statement (of no more than two pages in length) of your specific academic interests and your related background preparation, with particular attention to a topic or topics and potential supervisor(s) appropriate for the Major Research Paper component of the program.
A recent writing sample demonstrating your ability to generate an informed academic argument pertinent to the field.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6725 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

5450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2725 CAD per semester during 12 months.

2,725.41
6,725.34

Living costs for St. Catharines

1015 - 1615 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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