Master of Arts [M.A] [English] From York University

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Master of Arts [M.A] (English)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$59,761 /Yr

CA$84,171 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$59761 (CAD 84171)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$3781 (CAD 5326)
Food$2795 (CAD 3937)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$7123 (CAD 10033)
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  • 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.

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

130 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

24

ECTS Credits


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.

Ranking

202520242023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Arts 251 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 27 in Canada 2025)

QS World University logo
Arts 180 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #6 out of 20 in Canada 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
York International Merit Award$10,000Final admission average of 80% - 84.9%
York International Entrance Award$5,000Final admission average of 75% - 79.9%


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



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