Program type
Thesis
English Literature (PhD)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
4 years
Credits
90 credits
Start term
Fall
Program overview
The PhD in English Literature will deepen your mastery of period- and area-specific archives and develop your skills as a literary scholar. You will investigate the cultural categories of literature and the media in both historical and contemporary contexts. Living and studying in the vibrant, bilingual city of Montreal, you will study literatures in English with a focus on interdisciplinary exchanges and cross-cultural environments. The program is of special interest to doctoral students seeking to work across discourses, media, or literary languages and traditions.
Admission requirements
- Master's degree in English or equivalent.
- GPA of 3.50 or above from a recognized university.
- Promise as a scholar as demonstrated by letter of intent and submitted writing sample.
- Proposed research that is relevant to the program.
- A feasible research proposal in terms of material resources including faculty supervision.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate Admission page for further information on the Language Proficiency requirements and exemptions.
