Master of Arts in English (Public Texts) (Research Paper)

Trent University

In this program, graduates develop professional skills suitable to fields such as publishing, editing, communications, journalism, or archival work. Whether your interests are academic or applied, you can follow them in one of four program streams ranging from 12 months to two years.Structure your studies to include a major research paper, a thesis, research-creation project, or a sought-after internship option. Students may also pursue future studies at the Ph.D. level in English literature and connected areas such as print culture or the history of the book. Experiential opportunities are integral to the innovative Public Texts Program at Trent University. In core courses, students meet with experts in the publishing industry (e.g., archivists, librarians, printers, publishers, editors, booksellers, book designers, and researchers), go on literary fieldtrips, and present their projects as part of a public colloquium. In addition, students may choose the internship stream (with a 250 hour internship experience), by applying to one of our partners or to broader research and/or publishing communities. Finally, students might also opt for the research creation stream, which engages students in artistic process and production, such as creative writing, visual arts, media activities, or exhibition curation.