Doctorate’s in English Literature

Studying at Doctorate’s in English Literature Concordia University in Canada:

The PhD in English Literature will deepen your mastery of period- and area-specific archives and develop your skills as a literary scholar. You will investigate the cultural categories of literature and the media in both historical and contemporary contexts. Living and studying in the vibrant, bilingual city of Montreal, you will study literatures in English with a focus on interdisciplinary exchanges and cross-cultural environments. The program is of special interest to doctoral students seeking to work across discourses, media, or literary languages and traditions.

Necessary information:

• Duration: 4 years
• Degree awarded by: Concordia University in Canada
• Admission criteria: Master’s Degree
• Language of instruction: English
• Tuition fee: 3146
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science

Curriculum:

• Modes of Writing.
• Critical Essays.
• Victorian Literature.
• American Literature.
• Women’s Writings.
• Creative Writing.
• English Poetry.

Career opportunity:

• Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts.
• Public Relations and Fundraising Managers.
• Editors.
• Technical Writers.
• Post-secondary English Language and Literature Teachers.

Application Requirements:

• Transcripts: Applicants must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
• Letters of Recommendation: Typically, three letters of recommendation are required from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional abilities.
• Statement of Purpose: Applicants must provide a statement of purpose outlining their research interests and career goals, as well as their reasons for pursuing the PhD program at Concordia University.
• Resume/CV: A current CV or resume should be submitted, outlining the applicant’s academic and professional experiences, publications (if any), and research or industry involvement.
• Research Proposal: Applicants must submit a research proposal outlining their proposed research topic and methodology. The research proposal should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to conduct original research in the field of civil engineering.

• Master’s degree in English or equivalent.
• GPA of 3.50 or above from a recognized university.
• Promise as a scholar as demonstrated by letter of intent and submitted writing sample.
• Proposed research that is relevant to the program.
• A feasible research proposal in terms of material resources including faculty supervision.
• Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

English language requirements:

• Applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose primary language is not English, will be required to provide proof of English proficiency scores prior to their admission to Concordia University. Test results that are more than two years old at the time of application will not be accepted.
• English second language (ESL) course requirement: The Department of Education offers ESL courses to non-native speakers of English who are accepted by Concordia University but who must upgrade their reading and writing skills.
• In all cases, the University reserves the right to require an English language proficiency test if it is deemed necessary.

Language Test	Overall Score
TOEFL	Between 80 and 106
IELTS	Between 6.5 and 7
DET – Duolingo English Test	Score above 120 Or Score above 125
CAEL	The minimum acceptable score is 70
CAE and CPE	180
PTE Academic	Between 52 and 61

 

Deadlines and intakes:

FALL
June 1 (all applicants)