Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English - Experimental Digital Media in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,088
(c. USD16,602.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Experimental Digital Media (MA-XDM) focuses on investigating the innovative and analytical opportunities offered by digital platforms. This XDM curriculum highlights a laboratory-style, practical engagement with digital tools. Participants develop skills to employ digital media as an analytical instrument, merging conceptual frameworks with hands-on creation of thought-provoking artifacts. The program's balanced blend of academic and applied learning equips alumni for diverse roles across media sectors, including digital and social media roles in conventional industries—corporate, public sector, academic institutions, and nonprofits. Some graduates pursue doctoral studies, applying XDM's inventive methodologies and conceptual approaches to develop groundbreaking PhD research.
Experimental Digital Media (XDM) is a graduate program administered by the University of Waterloo's English Department, which prioritizes analytical reasoning, precise communication, and artistic innovation. Waterloo's English faculty spans multiple disciplines, providing programs in literary studies, rhetorical communication, and digital scholarship. XDM candidates primarily work at the Critical Media Lab, a suite of specialized workspaces situated within Kitchener-Waterloo's thriving technology ecosystem.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
An Honours Bachelor's degree in English, or its equivalent, with an average of at least 78% in English courses, and at least 75% overall.
Those with Honours degrees not in English may apply to the program but may be required to take as many as 10 undergraduate courses in English to prepare them for graduate-level study in the discipline. Additional courses will be chosen in consultation with the Graduate Officer and will generally correspond to the minor program in English.
Supervisors
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A Statement of Interest, no more than 500 words, explaining your reasons for applying to the program
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Three references are required, at least two academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Those with Honours degrees not in English may apply to the program but may be required to take as many as 10 undergraduate courses in English to prepare them for graduate-level study in the discipline. Additional courses will be chosen in consultation with the Graduate Officer and will generally correspond to the minor program in English.
Supervisors
Review the finding a supervisor resources
A Statement of Interest, no more than 500 words, explaining your reasons for applying to the program
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Three references are required, at least two academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Tuition
CAD
23,088