Graduate programs in the Department of English
Find the program that's right for you.
Pursue independent research guided by a supervisor who shares your research interests. If you want to advance your knowledge or expand your expertise in a specific field or research area, our thesis-based programs are for you.
Ideal if you're seeking to advance your career, our course-based programs offer research, project and group work components in a wide variety of delivery methods.
A supervisor is a faculty member who oversees your research and the development of your thesis.
Find the program that's right for you.
Master of Arts (MA), thesis-based / Master of Arts (MA), course-based
Master of Arts (MA), thesis-based with creative thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with creative dissertation
The Department of English publishes two noteworthy journals, ARIEL and NōD Magazine.
Contact us for any questions you may have about the programs we offer in the Department of English.
Ask me about graduate program advising
Janelle McConnell
403.220.5484
enggrad@ucalgary.ca
Ask me about graduate degree requirements
Dr. Suzette Mayr
smayr@ucalgary.ca
Ask me about the Creative Writing Program
Vivek Shraya
vivek.shraya@ucalgary.ca