Master of Arts in English - Rhetoric and Communication Design (Co-op)

We offer four graduate programs: Master's degrees in Literary Studies, in Rhetoric and Communication Design, and in Experimental Digital Mediaall of which can be taken in the co-op stream, as well as a Doctorate in Language and Literature. MALiterary Studies (LIT), draws on the well known strengths of our department in all major areas of British, American, and Canadian literatures in English. MARhetoric and Communication Design (RCD), is led by internationally renowned faculty with expertise in rhetoric, multimedia design and critique, discourse and text analysis, and professional communication. MAExperimental Digital Media (XDM), anchored in our satellite facility the Critical Media Lab, features teaching and project direction by a core of influential digital scholars and artists. In the Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication Design (MA-RCD), students anchor their research in the foundational course of rhetorical theory (ENGL 700), and follow a program of study involving such fields as rhetoric, discourse analysis, semiotics, multimedia design and critique, composition pedagogy, and professional writing. MA-RCD graduates are employed in private industry, government, educational org anizations, non-governmental organizations, and in their own businesses, others go on to doctoral programs.

The co-op stream gives students the ability to gain real-world experience while earning money to pay for university. Any of the English MA degree may be taken in the co-op stream. We invite you to study in the mode that best suits you, regular or co-op.

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. When applying for admission to the program, candidates may also be asked to submit a portfolio of undergraduate or professional writing.
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
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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)