English (PhD)

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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English (PhD) is a doctorate in English Language Studies programme offered by McGill University in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: English Language Studies

International tuition: CAD 9,581 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: mcgill.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in English at McGill University, offered by the Department of English in the Faculty of Arts, is a research-intensive program bringing together three related areas of study: Literature, Drama and Theatre, and Cultural Studies. It covers fields such as literary theory and history, cultural studies, gender studies, medieval and early modern studies, Victorian studies, modernism, decolonization, contemporary cultures, and digital humanities. The department runs major collaborative research projects with the Burney Centre, the McGill Medievalists, the Bibliographic Society of Canada, and research teams on Shakespeare and Performance, Early Modern Conversions, Interacting with Print, and Novelists on the Novel. All applicants are considered for funding. The program is research-based and culminates in a doctoral dissertation, with admission through the Fall intake only.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0

Admission Requirements: Applicants require an eligible bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and English-language proficiency. Applicants should consult the program website for specific required application documents.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About McGill University

“Grandescunt aucta labore”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1821

Students: 40,531

QS rank: #30

Programs: 323

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does English (PhD) award?

McGill University awards a Doctorate in the field of English Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does English (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

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