• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• a completed on-line application, the application fee, and all supporting application documents; application requirements, instructions and deadlines can be found on the department website.
• a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units)
• a four-year honours degree in English, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0, if research involves human subjects
• GPS 962.0, if research involves animal subjects

• ENG 990.0
• ENG 994.0
• complete thesis and successful oral defence

Minimum of 15 credit units of course work:

• ENG 801.3
• a minimum of 12 additional credit units at 800-level