Overview

About this Degree

The English program at the University of Toronto offers broad coverage in British, Canadian, Aboriginal, American, and postcolonial literatures, a sophisticated command of current theoretical approaches, and exceptional preparation and intellectual support for significant research.

The English program is offered in 10 fields: 9 fields have the same requirements, while the field of Creative Writing has different requirements.

The MA program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis except in the Creative Writing field, which is taken on a full-time basis only. Requirements for the Creative Writing field are described in a separate section below.

Programme Structure

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
ENG6999Y Critical Topographies: Theory and Practice of Contemporary Literary Studies in English (1.0 FCE)
3.0 approved graduate FCEs in English.
Students must attain a B standing in each graduate course.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-18 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

7

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of English's additional admission requirements stated below.
A minimum of 7 full-year undergraduate courses in English or the equivalent in half-year courses (i.e., 14), or any combination of full- and half-year courses that add up to the equivalent of 7 full-year courses.
An appropriate bachelor's degree (i.e., a four-year undergraduate degree), or its equivalent (preferably in English), with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of B+ or better and evidence of first-class work in English. The department favours a broad training in the major genres and all periods of English literary history.
Recommendations from two referees.
A statement of purpose.
A writing sample consisting of 12 to 15 pages.

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Tuition Fees

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31870 CAD / year

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7370 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Overview

About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Toronto

Funding

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