Overview

Key features

University of Victoria's English program combines challenging and intensive study. You’ll have the opportunity to develop teaching, research, and professional profiles. You’ll graduate prepared for jobs that focus on writing, research, and analysis inside and outside of and academia.

Areas of focus

British, Canadian, American and Irish literature
Postcolonial literature
Critical theory
Period-focused literature

Digital humanities and media studies

The MA English program at University of Victoria, British Columbia provides advanced courses in literary periods, genres, methods, and theory. You'll gain a solid foundation in research through your coursework and a final long essay or critical project.

The MA has three optional specialized concentrations: medieval and early modern studies (MEMS), nineteenth century studies (NCS), and cultural, social and political thought (CSPT).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching English in Higher Education

Digital Literary Studies: History and Principles
Studies in Middle English Literature
Studies in Renaissance Literature
Studies in the Literature of the 17th Century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

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Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission selection process is competitive. Applications are reviewed by the Graduate Admissions and Records Office and then by the English Graduate Committee, who usually makes admission decisions in February and March.

In addition to the application materials required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the department requires a statement of intent (not to exceed 1 typed page for MA applicants or 2 typed pages for PhD applicants), a 10–15 page typed essay demonstrating advanced literary and/or critical studies ability, and a CV.
Admission to the MA program requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an Honours or Major that includes courses in all or most areas of English literature including critical theory, with a minimum overall average of at least A- (7.0 GPA on a 9-point scale; 3.7 GPA on a 4-point scale) in the final two full years of credit units.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5602 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4442 CAD / year

≈ 4442 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

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Areas of focus

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

Living costs

Victoria

Funding

Scholarships Information

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