Overview

The relatively small size of our English and Film Studies program at Wilfrid Laurier University is an immense advantage to students who can expect one-on-one mentorship from faculty with respect to their research, pedagogical training, scholarship and professionalization.

Our department is proud of its students’ excellent track record as holders of external scholarship and major award.

Features

We are deeply committed to the academic development of our students and to their professionalization through teaching, presentations, colloquia, research assistantships, and the practical application of new technologies to pedagogy and scholarship.

Programme Structure

Concentrations:

Gender and Genre

Nation, Diaspora and Culture

Textuality, Media and Print Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies Language Studies View 33 other PhDs in Language Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree in English, Cinema, Film Studies or a related field with a minimum A- standing.

Applications are reviewed by the graduate studies committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English prior to admission.

Contact a prospective adviser prior to submitting your application.

Tuition Fee

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International

13770 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6885 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

5246 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2623 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Brantford

1200 - 1900 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for English and Film Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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