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PhD English

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Calgary

Program Overview

Build on your intellectual curiosity and foundational understanding of English Literature to become an expert in your field. Develop an original and focussed area of research and proceed to the dissertation to develop original creative or critical work (or a hybrid of both). The University of Calgary's graduate program in English boasts the longest-running program in Canada with a creative PhD thesis option, attracting national and international acclaim. All students pursuing an English doctoral degree will learn from highly accomplished faculty in several traditional and emerging fields. Our creative writing faculty members include a Canada Research Chair in Creative Writing. The program is ideal for students seeking academic careers and advanced training in research, writing and pedagogy. It provides a foundation for a range of careers requiring articulate, thoughtful, creative and innovative thinkers with strong research and communication skills.

Program Key Stats

$14453 (Annual cost)



38 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A Master of Arts Degree in English Literature or its equivalent, (GPA) in the final two years of study of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 point system, TOEFL iBT of 105 with no section less than 20 (Internet-based) , IELTS of 6.5 with no section less than 7.5 with no section less than 7.0 (Academic version) , MELAB score of 86, PTE score of 75, 2 Reference letters,A 5-10 page sample of critical writing; for creative writing applicants, an additional 10-page sample of creative writing, A statement of intent, CV, 2 Reference letter,

Career Options

  • Careers in Academic or post-secondary teaching
  • Research
  • Editing
  • Publishing
  • Archival work
  • Educational software and technology
  • College
  • University and government administration and policy; Communications
  • Technical and creative writing

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