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    MA in English

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    Montreal, CAMAIn-person2 years
    CA$41,453.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    25
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    CA$125.00
    App fee

    MA in English at McGill University is a 45-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Montreal, CA. Tuition is CA$41,453.

    About the program

    Covers literature, drama and theatre, and cultural studies from medieval to contemporary periods with focus on literary studies and theory, cultural studies, drama and theater, literary history, gender studies, medieval and early modern studies, Victorian studies, modernism and twentieth century, decolonization and contemporary cultures, digital humanities.

    Focus: both
    QS English Language & Literature #12 (2011)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min minimum score of 575 on TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min overall band average of 6.5 (academic module)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$11,055.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in English at McGill University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in English at McGill University is CA$41,453 across 45 required credits.
    Is MA in English at McGill University online or in-person?
    MA in English at McGill University is offered in-person.
    How long does MA in English at McGill University take to complete?
    MA in English at McGill University is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for MA in English at McGill University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA, or 3.2 out of 4.0 for the last two years of full-time study
    How large is the MA in English at McGill University cohort?
    MA in English at McGill University typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.