M.A English at University Of New Brunswick (Fredericton) [UNB], Fredericton Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Arts [M.A] [English] From University of New Brunswick (Fredericton)

Fredericton, NewBrunswickLocation
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Estd1785established year
Public
Partner [8 Courses]
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Master of Arts [M.A] (English)

20 months
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$12,774 /Yr

CA$17,262 /Yr
  • University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) offers a Master of Arts in English for a duration of 20 months.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The English graduate programs offer both creative writing and academic streams of study.
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Canadian Literature, including Atlantic Canadian
    • American Literature
    • Medieval, Early Modern, Romantic, Victorian and Twentieth-Century British Literature
    • Postcolonial and First Nations Literature
    • Women's Literature, Gender, and Transgender studies
    • Cultural Studies, Film Theory and Popular Culture
  • Class sizes are small due to which students can interact which the faculty easily.
  • Graduate students in English acquire strong research, writing, editing, communication skills and develop connections with other academics, writers, and publications across Canada.
  • For the 20-month MA, students will normally complete 5 one-term academic graduate courses, a Year-long research methods course (ENGL 6100), and a thesis.
  • The department boasts talented practitioners and instructors in all major genres of creative writing-fiction, poetry, playwriting, and screenwriting--as well as expertise in non-fiction and travel writing.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 43,000 USD.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Early Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Jan 8, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$12774 (CAD 17262)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board$4052 (CAD 5475)
Food$2775 (CAD 3750)
Total Cost$6827 (CAD 9225)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students should hold an honours Bachelor of Arts degree or a similar program with an intensive specialization in English from a recognized university.
  • Students must have a minimum of 3.5 average grades.
  • Submission of GRE Score is required.

Indian Student Eligibility

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a master's degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

93 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

59 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

115 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo


Required Document List

Following are the documents that must be submitted by students:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): A professional document that summarizes student's work history, education, skills, and work experience.
  • Transcript: A transcript is documentation of a student's permanent academic record, which usually means all courses taken, all grades received, all honors received, and degrees conferred to a student.
  • Statement of Research Interests: Students are required to submit a complete application, a one-page statement describing their research interests.
  • Three References: Employment references include past employers, co-workers, subordinates, or clients. Professional references are people who know students on a professional basis. Academic references are instructors and vocational counselors.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For Fall Intake (15th Jan 2025)
USD 27,121 /Yr
CAD 36,650 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS: 7
  • PTE: 61
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline Fall Intake (15th Jan 2024)
USD 62,287 /Yr
CAD 84,171 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.5
  • GRE: 309
  • PTE: 60
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)
Application Deadline For Autumn 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025)
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Jul 2025)
USD 15,860 /Yr
CAD 21,432 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 79
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 59
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake (1st Feb 2024)
USD 11,486 /Yr
CAD 15,521 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 80
  • IELTS: 6
  • PTE: 54
  • Duolingo: 115
Application Deadline For January Intake (31st Aug 2024)
Application Deadline For May Intake (31st Dec 2024)
Application Deadline For September Intake (1st Apr 2025)
USD 8,039 /Yr
CAD 10,863 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 92
  • IELTS: 7
  • GRE: 300
  • PTE: 65

Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

  • Lecturer
  • Anchor
  • Magazine or newspaper editor
  • Writer
  • Copywriter
  • Social service
  • Librarian

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Aga khan Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
ASID Foundation Legacy ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 2,960/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global GrantsScholarship per student$ 29.6 L/Yr$4,000,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeCompany-Sponsored
Bharat Petroleum ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
BrokerFish International Student ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 740/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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