English (PhD)
University of Calgary · Calgary, Canada
About this programme
Build on your intellectual curiosity and foundational understanding of English Literature to become an expert in your field. Develop an original and focused 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 r
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- Study mode
- Full-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Study Permit
- Application fee
- CAD 150
- Proof of funds
- CAD 22,895
- Processing time
- 16 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA)Fully funded · Deadline September each year
- Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Doctoral (CGRS-D)Fully funded · Deadline November each year (nominated by university)
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline December each year
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation ScholarshipsFully funded · Deadline December each year
- Ontario Graduate ScholarshipPartial funding · Varies by university, typically February