PhD in English - Academic in Fredericton Canada | University of New Brunswick

UNB's prestigious English graduate programs provide both creative writing and academic tracks, enabling students to fulfill their artistic and scholarly aspirations. The academic MA and PhD options now feature a specialization in Gender and Sexuality in Literature. Our intimate class sizes foster a welcoming atmosphere where students receive personalized guidance and constructive critiques from distinguished faculty members. They collaborate on research initiatives, creative endeavors, and department publications like The Fiddlehead (Canada's longest-running literary journal) and QWERTY (a nationally recognized student-run literary magazine).

Our serene campus offers an ideal setting for creative writers crafting book-length works, with our PhD in Creative Writing being among Canada's rare offerings. Academic track students analyze significant literary works, conduct innovative research, and expand their critical terminology, supported by outstanding library collections. English graduate students hone vital research, writing, editing, and communication abilities while establishing professional networks with scholars, authors, and publishers nationwide. PhD candidates additionally gain valuable teaching experience through our Teaching Apprenticeship Program.

Program Length: Twenty months (thesis-based MA), four years (PhD), five years (Direct-entry PhD)
Start Date: Fall semester exclusively