Overview

You will investigate the cultural categories of literature and the media in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Features

Living and studying in the vibrant, bilingual city of Montreal, you will study literatures in English with a focus on interdisciplinary exchanges and cross-cultural environments.

The English Literature program at Concordia University Montréal is of special interest to doctoral students seeking to work across discourses, media, or literary languages and traditions.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Special Topics in English Literature

Studies in Early English Literature and Medieval Literature

Studies in Renaissance Literature

Studies in Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature

Studies in Nineteenth Century Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 12 other PhDs in Literature in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in English or equivalent.

GPA of 3.50 or above from a recognized university.

Promise as a scholar as demonstrated by letter of intent and submitted writing sample.

Proposed research that is relevant to the program.

A feasible research proposal in terms of material resources including faculty supervision.

Proficiency in English.

Tuition Fee

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International

22925 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22925 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

5200 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5200 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Montréal

1074 - 1759 CAD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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