The Degree of MA (English and Film Studies) [Graduate]

Program Requirements

For a student with an Honors BA in English (or its equivalent) the MA program will consist of one of two options: ★18 in graduate courses in the Department, completion of Proseminar A, a thesis equivalent to ★6, and an oral defence of the thesis; or ★21 in graduate courses in the Department, completion of Proseminar A, and a portfolio equivalent to ★3. The course-based option may be pursued on a part-time basis. The MA program of a student without an Honors BA in English may require more courses, depending upon the number of English courses that have been taken as an undergraduate.

Demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English will be required of all students. Students should consult the Department website for further information.

For full-time MA students the minimum period of residence is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta for candidates with an Honors degree in English (or its equivalent); for candidates without an Honors BA in English the residence requirement may be somewhat longer.

Length of Program

The time required to complete the MA will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of 12 months is normally required. Thesis-based MA degrees typically take longer than 12 months.