Overview

In English (Public Texts) at Trent, you’ll have the freedom to choose your area of focus and the stream that suits your goals.

In as little as one year, earn a Master’s degree in English programme at Trent University while exploring a variety of career tracks in communications, digital or print editing, information science, publishing, teaching, or scholarship.

Outcomes

At Trent, you’ll find freedom and flexibility as you develop new ways of looking at the written word and the implications of “going public.” Whether your interests are academic or applied, you can follow them in one of four fully-funded streams ranging from 12 months to two years. Structure your studies to include a major research paper, a thesis, research-creation project, or a sought-after internship option.

Gain leadership and mentorship experience as a teaching assistant.
Benefit from renowned faculty expertise in a wide range of issues related to the production, circulation and reception of texts.
Earn a specialization in Aging Studies, or Feminist and Gender Studies, as an option.
Combine your degree with an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Creative Book Publishing from Humber College.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Professional Development Seminar
Public Texts
Print & Visual Culture
Medieval Manuscripts Public With the Private
Subjects of Desire
Culture, Heritage & the Arts

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

3 alternative credits

Between 3.5 and 4.5 credits depending on your chosen stream (research, thesis, internship)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Language Studies View 60 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

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in English Literature or in another field relevant to public texts
Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program

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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

25616 CAD / year

≈ 25616 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9282 CAD / year

≈ 9282 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Students: 8,090.87 CAD per year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Oshawa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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