English
Master of Arts
This master of arts (MA) program develops a critical awareness of English studies by offering students a range of courses across historical periods and critical/theoretical methods as well as opportunities to specialize in one of the department’s various areas of research strength.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the SFU Calendar.
English Language Competence
English is the language of instruction and communication at the university. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies in the chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate General Regulations (1.3.3 English Language Competence) for minimum language requirements and further information.
Note that the minimum English language test scores required for this program are higher than the minimum test scores accepted for entry into Graduate Studies at SFU. For details, visit the Department of English website.
Program Requirements
This program offers a course work option and a project option, with an optional specialization in print culture, for a minimum of 32 units.
Course Work Option
Students must complete
ENGL 880
-
Pro-seminar I
(4)
A professional seminar that provides students with a grounding in pedagogy and introduces professional aspects of English studies. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
ENGL 881
-
Pro-seminar II
(4)
A professional seminar that provides students with a grounding in pedagogy and introduces professional aspects of English studies. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
and an additional 24 graduate units.
Project Option
Students must complete
ENGL 880
-
Pro-seminar I
(4)
A professional seminar that provides students with a grounding in pedagogy and introduces professional aspects of English studies. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
ENGL 881
-
Pro-seminar II
(4)
A professional seminar that provides students with a grounding in pedagogy and introduces professional aspects of English studies. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
and an additional 20 graduate units
and a project
ENGL 882
-
MA Project
(6)
The MA Project is a research project that may take a number of forms: it may be a research paper of publishable quality, a digital project, an archival project, a research creation project, or another similar critical research project. The precise scope of each proposed MA Project will be determined by the student in consultation with two faculty readers and must be approved by the Graduate Program Committee.
| Section |
Instructor |
Day/Time |
Location |
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G100
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May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Fri, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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Specialization in Print Culture
This specialization permits interdisciplinary specialization in the politics of print culture (1700-1900), focusing on the changing role of printed texts in an emerging commercial society. The print culture specialization can be done as either a course option or a project option.
Course Work Option
Students must complete
ENGL 880
-
Pro-seminar I
(4)
A professional seminar that provides students with a grounding in pedagogy and introduces professional aspects of English studies. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
ENGL 881
-
Pro-seminar II
(4)
A professional seminar that provides students with a grounding in pedagogy and introduces professional aspects of English studies. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
and an additional 20 graduate units (at least 12 units of print-culture designated courses)
Project Option
Students must complete
ENGL 880
-
Pro-seminar I
(4)
A professional seminar that provides students with a grounding in pedagogy and introduces professional aspects of English studies. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
ENGL 881
-
Pro-seminar II
(4)
A professional seminar that provides students with a grounding in pedagogy and introduces professional aspects of English studies. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
and an additional 16 graduate units (at least 12 units of print-culture designated courses)
and a project
ENGL 882
-
MA Project
(6)
The MA Project is a research project that may take a number of forms: it may be a research paper of publishable quality, a digital project, an archival project, a research creation project, or another similar critical research project. The precise scope of each proposed MA Project will be determined by the student in consultation with two faculty readers and must be approved by the Graduate Program Committee.
| Section |
Instructor |
Day/Time |
Location |
|
G100
|
|
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Fri, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
Program Length
Students in the course work option are expected to complete the program requirements in three terms. Students in the project option are expected to complete the program requirements in three to six terms.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations, as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled.