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Boasting one of North America's most robust and varied graduate English programs, the University of Toronto's Graduate English Department provides diverse literary study approaches, blending meticulous historical research with cutting-edge theoretical, cultural, and interdisciplinary techniques.
This academic diversity shines through in the 40+ graduate seminars offered annually and through cross-departmental collaborations and specialized programs. Both the MA and PhD curricula deliver comprehensive training in British, Canadian, Indigenous, American, and Postcolonial literatures, advanced theoretical methodologies, and outstanding resources for groundbreaking research initiatives.
Applicants must have a master's degree in English from a recognized university, with an average grade equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A– in the applicant's overall program.
Applicants must satisfy the department that they are capable of independent research in English at an advanced level.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.