English

University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus

Applicants to the MA in English program are expected to have a BA degree in English.Applicants are expected to have a standing of a B+ (76%) average or better in their third- and fourth-year classes or at least 12 credits in third- and fourth-year English classes with an A- (80%) or better average.In exceptional circumstances, a student who has a strong undergraduate record but does not meet the minimal requirements may be allowed to take a qualifying term in the MA English program on recommendation of the FCCS Graduate Program Committee. Further, a student cannot be admitted into the program if a suitable supervisor is not available.A complete application package will contain:Online application and application feeTranscripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (even if the degree is not complete or if courses were not taken as part of a degree; unofficial transcripts can be included at time of application to ensure you meet the application deadline, but you must also have your official transcripts sent to UBC)English proficiency exam scores (if required)Curriculum vitae (CV) or resuméScholarly writing sample of at least 2,000 words from an upper-level undergraduate courseStatement of Intent/Statement of PurposeTwo letters of reference (applicants may submit the online application form at any time during the call for applications – doing so triggers the invitation to referees – and continue to upload supporting documents until the deadline.)