CA$84,171/Yr
CA$84,171 /Yr
- Master of Arts in English at York University is offered as a 1-year (3 consecutive terms) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time (funded) and part-time (unfunded) basis.
- The program is consists of course work or major research paper or thesis.
- Students have to successfully complete the 24 credits for this course.
- In this program, 6 credits maximum may be taken outside of the program in English and 6 credits maximum may be taken as directed reading courses.
- There are three ways of earning a MA degree in English:
- Courses only: greatest exposure to a rich diversity of ideas, literature, and theories. The most amount of practice writing conference and article-length research papers.
- Courses (18 cr) + MRP (6 cr): exposure to diversity with a sustained focus on a critical research topic. The MRP requires an approved proposal, faculty supervisor, two faculty assessors, and is approximately 60 pages in length.
- Courses (12 cr) + formal Thesis (12 cr):
most focused, but also most formal. The MA Thesis is over 100 pages in length, requires an approved proposal, faculty supervisor, and formal oral defence in front of a committee and external examiner.
- The Graduate Program in English at York University is pleased to offer Canada’s first Graduate Diploma in World Literature, which can be pursued in concert with students MA or PhD degree.
- Studying here is about pursuing relevant issues and creative ideas through engagement with the material, the professors, and peers, collaboratively, and supportively.
- The community of scholars works within and across programs to engage interdisciplinarity much more deeply and significantly.
- Strong disciplinary knowledge and dynamic interdisciplinary acumen work to provide critical thinking, speaking, writing, and researching skills necessary for leadership both inside and outside of the Academy.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 48,000 USD.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline Fall Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$84171 (CAD 84171) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$5326 (CAD 5326) |
| Food | CA$3937 (CAD 3937) |
| Total Cost | CA$9263 (CAD 9263) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$10033 (CAD 10033) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an undergraduate honours degree in English or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- A GPA of at least 3.33 (B+ grade) out of 4.33 in English and Humanities courses in the last two years of study is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree from an accredited institution.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 300+ score for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem…. Read More
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Three letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Editor
- Digital copywriter
- Editorial assistant
- English as a foreign language teacher
- Lexicographer
- Magazine journalist
- Newspaper journalist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeAwards | |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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