Overview

The aim of the English program at McMaster University is to advance inquiry into traditional fields of study in English as well as contemporary literature and popular culture; open students up to leading issues in current literary and cultural research; and encourage students’ independent interests.

Key features

With student-oriented professional training in research and teaching, the program fosters a unique and valuable set of critical, analytical, and communications skills in our graduates.

Through advanced coursework, comprehensive examinations in the student’s area of specialization, dissertation research and composition, and training in the activities of professional scholars, this program produces advanced, experienced critical thinkers, researchers and communicators who make original contributions to knowledge across disciplinary borders in the humanities and social sciences.

Programme Structure

Areas of Research include:

18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st century British Literatures and Cultures

Canadian Literatures and Cultures

Critical Theory and Cultural Studies

Early Modern English Literatures and Cultures

Gender and Sexuality Studies

Global Anglophone Literatures and Cultures

Indigenous Literatures & Cultures

Class, Race, And Ethnicity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 12 other PhDs in Literature in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree English Literature, Cultural Studies or a related discipline.
B+ minimum average, based on previous graduate work
All post-secondary academic work completed to date
Official transcripts
Two academic references from instructors most familiar with your academic work
English language proficiency
Statement of Interest
CV/Resume

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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