English (Critical Media Studies)- Master of Arts at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada is a master's degree in English Language Studies programme. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:English Language Studies
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) in English (Critical Media Studies) at the University of Waterloo takes a lab-based, hands-on approach to digital media, combining theory and practice in the production of media objects through the English program's Critical Media Lab. Students choose between a coursework-based option and a master's research paper option. Admission requires an honours bachelor's degree in English, or its equivalent, with an average of at least 78% in English courses and at least 75% overall; applicants with a non-English degree may still apply but may need up to 10 undergraduate English courses. The program runs full-time over 12 months, delivered on campus, with admission offered for the Fall term.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: An honours bachelor's degree in English, or its equivalent, with an average of at least 78% in English courses and at least 75% overall; applicants with a non-English honours degree may still apply but may be required to complete up to 10 undergraduate English courses. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must meet Waterloo's graduate English language proficiency requirement (TOEFL iBT 5 overall, with 5 in writing and speaking, or IELTS Academic 7.5 overall, with 7.0 in writing and speaking).
