Saskatoon,
SK,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English in Saskatoon Canada | University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
|
Saskatoon Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
4,932
(c. USD3,523.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The English Department offers graduate programs in literary studies leading to M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Approximately 30 faculty members guide graduate research across diverse specializations:
American literature
Canadian literature
Decolonization studies
Digital humanities
Indigenous studies
Women's literature
Literary theory
Medieval, Renaissance, Restoration, and Eighteenth Century studies
Nineteenth Century literature
Modern British literature
Cultural and media studies
The M.A. program provides both thesis and project pathways, involving coursework and language proficiency (for thesis candidates), culminating in a thesis or project defense. The Ph.D. program includes coursework, language requirements, a comprehensive Field Exam, and dissertation development and defense. Typically, the M.A. takes 1-2 years to complete, while the Ph.D. requires at least four years of study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the Master's degree.
Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
English language proficiency requirements
- IELTS - Fully qualified: Overall score of 6.5 with no score below 6.0 in each area
- TOEFL iBT - Fully qualified: Overall score of 86 with minimum scores of 19 in each area
- Cambridge C1 Advanced - Fully qualified: Overall score of 176
- Duolingo English Test (DET) - Overall score of 115, with minimum individual scores of 95 in each area
- PTE Academic - Fully qualified: Overall score of 63 with minimum scores of 59 in each area
- CAEL - Minimum score of 70%, with minimum individual scores of 60
Tuition
CAD
4,932