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How to apply

The PhD program (full-time only) is extremely competitive, and most years we plan to accept 1 or 2 students for September admission. Applicants are strongly advised to explain why UVic is a good fit between their research interests and faculty specialisms. While having a prospective supervisor in place before applying is not essential, we highly recommend it due to the limited places available. Eligible prospective PhD applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the SSHRC PhD Fellowship.

Admissions deadlines are, for the full-time PhD and MA programs, the admission deadline is 15th January for a September intake. For the part-time MA program, we accept applications on a rolling basis by 15th June for the next September intake, and by 30th September for the next January intake. Applications must be complete by those deadlines (including all supporting documents and reference letters) through making an online application through Graduate Admissions and Records (GARO) and paying the application fee by credit card. All graduate-program applications are managed through GARO, and applicants are expected to check with GARO to ensure that they have up-to-date information. Incomplete applications cannot be evaluated by the Department of English. 

Applicants to the CSPT Concentration submit only one application (to the Department of English) but must note the concentration on their application. Applicants must be admitted to English before CSPT will consider their application. 

The following constitutes a complete application:

1. An online application form, specifying the program (MA or PhD) and, if applicable, concentration (e.g., CSPT).
2. Non-refundable application fee: the 2023/2024 application fee is $137.00 (or $175.00 if any post-secondary transcripts come from institutions outside of Canada).
3. Unofficial transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended (if you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official transcripts).
4. Two letters of academic reference which must address the applicant’s suitability for academic study.
   - For the MA program, we require two references, and normally these are academic references. However, applicants who find it impossible to locate academic referees, because of the time that has lapsed since their degree completion, may substitute one or two academic references with professional references from someone who is familiar with their work and that address suitability for graduate study (focusing on academic ability and preparedness). Professional references are not character references, and they must not come from a family member or close personal friends.”
   - For the PhD program, we only accept two academic references.
   When GARO receives your completed application, they will send assessment forms directly to your referees for electronic submission.
5. A statement of intent. For MA applicants, the Statement should be one single-spaced typed page. Applicants should a) outline their area(s) of academic interest, including authors, thinkers, or phenomena in which they are particularly interested; b) describe their preparation for the program; and c) explain why UVic is suited to these plans. Take this opportunity to tell us something about yourself and especially what you are passionate about: what ideas, texts, trends, or traditions have animated your drive to pursue advanced study? For PhD applicants, the Statement should be two single-spaced typed pages. Applicants should indicate a) their field of study and specific area(s) of research interest; b) note the most important aspects of their preparation/training; c) describe a current research plan that will lead to and include a doctoral dissertation (but NOT propose a dissertation project per se); and d) explain why UVic is suited to the plan. (CSPT applicants should take  care to highlight preparation and research suitable to the CSPT Program.) Please note that for both MA and PhD applicants, we seek to admit students, not projects, so it is less important to lay out a precise plan of research than to describe your interests, passions, and plans.
6. A 10–15-page double-spaced typed essay demonstrating strong academic writing and advanced literary and/or critical abilities. MA applicants who do not hold an Honours degree may submit two shorter essays if necessary.
7. A Curriculum vitae: this should include details of your educational background, any relevant training, employment experience (academic or otherwise), awards and honours (academic or otherwise), publications (academic or otherwise), and any experience with leadership, teaching, and/or conference presentation.
8. Proof of appropriate English language proficiency, if applicable: applicants whose first language is not English and who have not resided in Canada or any exempted country for three consecutive years prior to starting the program must demonstrate competency in English. For full information and a list of exempted countries, go to GARO’s “Language proficiency” page.  

GRE scores are not required.