MA & PhD Programs

The Department of English and Writing Studies at Western offers two graduate degrees, a master’s and a doctoral degree in English. 

MA Program 

Our MA in English is a one-year program that emphasizes the deep study of literature and culture and the development of research, writing, and analytical skills.

PhD Program

Our PhD in English is a four-year program that trains select graduate students to be scholars, teachers, and researchers. With these skills, our PhD graduates are prepared to embark on careers in both academic and alt-ac positions, from higher-education administration, research and consultancy, and beyond.

Collaborative Program with the Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Resolution

You may also be interested in the Collaborative Program with the Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Resolution. This program brings together experts from across the Western community whose teaching and research focuses on issues including reconciliation, criminal accountability, post-colonial legacies, legal reconstruction, the environment, human rights, economic justice, healing circles, democratization, and more.  For additional information, please visit the TJ Centre Program.