The department will accept a limited number of graduate students proceeding to the degree of Master of Arts. Applicants for admission should have the honours B.A. degree in English or an equivalent. Students are admitted to a one-year program and are encouraged to complete all the course requirements for the M.A. degree during the fall and winter terms.
Many students choose to spend part of the summer completing the thesis requirement.
The thesis can vary in length from 85 to 140 pages. It should give evidence of scholarly ability by taking a fresh approach to a literary subject. Thesis topics will be developed in consultation with the thesis supervisor.