Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English - Rhetoric and Communication Design (Course Work) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
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Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,088
(c. USD16,566.01)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our graduate offerings include four distinct programs: Master's degrees in Literary Studies, Rhetoric and Communication Design, and Experimental Digital Media—each available through the co-op option—alongside a PhD in Language and Literature. The MA in Literary Studies (LIT) builds upon our department's established reputation across key areas of English-language literatures from Britain, America, and Canada. The MA in Rhetoric and Communication Design (RCD) benefits from world-class faculty specializing in rhetoric, multimedia design and analysis, discourse studies, and professional communication. The MA in Experimental Digital Media (XDM), based at our Critical Media Lab satellite facility, is guided by pioneering digital scholars and artists. The Rhetoric and Communication Design program (MA-RCD) begins with the core rhetorical theory course (ENGL 700), then explores areas like discourse analysis, semiotics, multimedia critique, composition teaching methods, and professional writing. MA-RCD alumni pursue careers across private sector, government, education, NGOs, and entrepreneurship, while some continue to doctoral studies. This stream requires completion of eight term-length courses.
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