PhD in English Literature in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa

The English Department provides Master of Arts (thesis or non-thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy programs in English. These programs prepare students for advanced research in British, Canadian, and American literature, grounded in comprehensive literary history and contemporary critical approaches. The department hosts the renowned annual Canadian Literature Symposium and boasts an accomplished, widely published faculty. The Ontario Council on Graduate Studies (OCGS) has repeatedly granted the department its top accreditation.
Students may enroll in collaborative programs in Women's Studies and Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the master's level, or Canadian Studies at the doctoral level.
All graduate programs follow standard university regulations, with specific requirements: English graduate courses must be completed with a minimum B grade. Students receiving two grades below B will be automatically removed from the program. Most graduate English courses at the University of Ottawa are worth three units, with requirements measured accordingly.
At uOttawa, you'll study under nationally and globally acclaimed scholars across diverse specializations. Foundational courses explore Canadian, American, British, Indigenous, and diasporic literatures from Africa and Asia. The curriculum spans historical periods and thematic approaches including environmental writing, digital media studies, and postcolonial/globalization research. Creative and Professional Writing programs develop both artistic expression and analytical skills through intensive writing practice and methodological training.