PhD in English in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland

The English Department comprises 23 dedicated full-time faculty members who form a vibrant academic community, actively pursuing research, mentoring graduate students, and publishing literary works and scholarly articles. Our department's expertise is organized into ten specialized research clusters: American, Canadian, Colonial and Postcolonial, Creative Writing, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Studies, Environmental and Energy Humanities, Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Newfoundland and Labrador Studies, North Atlantic Studies, and Visual Narrative Studies. This wide-ranging scholarship creates a stimulating and collaborative atmosphere for everyone in our department, from professors to students.

PhD Program – The doctoral program includes coursework, comprehensive examinations, and a dissertation, typically requiring four years of full-time study to complete.

Program Durations (Full-time):
Graduate diploma: 1 year
MA: 1-2 years
PhD: 4 years
Location: St. John's campus
Application Deadline: January 15 for Fall semester enrollment