Overview
Courses, candidacy exams and a doctoral dissertation will prepare you for a range of humanities careers.
Features
In the English program from University of Victoria, you'll work with distinguished faculty in a department that has special strengths in medieval and early modern studies, Victorian literature, modernism, book and media studies, digital humanities and West Coast literatures.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods and Professional Development
- Candidacy Examination
- PhD Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants normally hold an MA (or equivalent) in English or a related discipline with a minimum average of A- in previous graduate courses.
- Preference is given to those who demonstrate strong preparation across a range of English literature, literary theory, and/or research methods. Previous academic experience with a language other than English is desirable.
- Unofficial transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended. (If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official transcripts.)
- Names and emails of two academic references. They will be sent assessment forms directly.
- A statement of intent: two single-spaced typed pages.
Tuition Fees
- International: 5,650 AUD / year (≈ 5,602 CAD / year)
- Domestic: 4,480 AUD / year (≈ 4,442 CAD / year)
Living costs
Victoria, Canada: 1,503-2,110 AUD / month
Duration
Full-time, 60 months. Starting September 2027. Apply before Jan 2027.
Disciplines
Language Studies