Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

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English and Film

Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Arts
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:English Language and Literature, General
Film/Cinema Studies
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,869

Cost per year is for the 2019-2020 academic year (for 3 terms unless noted).

Careers:Editors

Description:

Our PhD in English and Film provides students with the unique opportunity to pursue rigorous, specialized research in either Literary Studies or Film Studies, or to take advantage of the rich intellectual and theoretical confluences between the two disciplines.

We are deeply committed not only to the academic development of our students but also to their professionalization through teaching, presentations, colloquia, research assistantships, and the practical application of new technologies to pedagogy and scholarship. Our ambitious commitment to professionalization provides solid preparation for today’s dynamic job market, and has resulted in our graduates earning tenure-track positions as well as a competitive edge in non-academic careers.

Prerequisites:

Application Notes : Doctoral students are required to meet the language requirement by demonstrating reading proficiency in at least one language other than modern English. (French is the recommended language though students may propose a language other than French if it has direct relevance to the student’s program of study.) The language exam must be completed in Year 3 of the student’s program.

Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio
Applicants are required to have a master’s degree in English, Cinema, Film Studies or a related field with a minimum A- standing. Applications are reviewed by the graduate studies committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference. Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English prior to admission. Contact a prospective adviser prior to submitting your application.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on December 12, 2019