PhD in English

About this programme

Students in the MA program take advanced courses in a range of literary periods and critical approaches, and their degree culminates in a research-based master’s essay or project. The degree is normally completed in 12 months, though students in a special path (see below) may require 16-24 months. Through UVic’s Co-operative Education Program, students may extend their English MA to gain work experience and explore job possibilities outside of academia. Visit the Co-operative Education website for more details. MA students in the Department of English may apply to the CSPT Program to pursue a concentration in Cultural, Social and Political Thought (CSPT). For more information, visit the CSPT website. We offer a part-time option for MA students who are working or live outside Victoria. Part-time students take one course per term and normally finish in 2 years. At least one online course is offered per term, and there is no required on-campus component. Students in the PhD program undertake the most advanced, research-intensive degree offered by the Department of English. The program consists of coursework, a candidacy portfolio and a doctoral dissertation, and it aims to prepare students for a variety of humanities careers. The degree is normally completed in 5 years. PhD students who choose a Cultural, Social and Political Thought (CSPT) concentration can apply to the CSPT program. Part-time MA program: Applications must be complete (including referee letters) and submitted by March 15th. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all their application materials wel