MA in English in Canada at UNBC Canada




University University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC Canada)
Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Type Public
Program Type coursework/thesis
Language English
Students 3,570
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Detailed Information of MA in English in Canada at University of Northern British Columbia

These are the international student eligibility for the MA in English in Canada

A four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Grade point average of at least 3.00 (B) in the work of the last 60 credit hours (approximately the last two years). A Baccalaureate degree is required for entry. The minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) is based on the UNBC 4.33 scale. The GPA from sending institutions will be assessed and converted to the UNBC scale when being considered for admission.Other Admission Requirements:
  • a senior-level undergraduate research paper as a writing sample;
  • undergraduate transcripts;
  • strong letters of academic recommendations;
  • strong letter of intent;
  • evidence of interest in the MA's areas of research specialization (Literature, Culture, Place);
  • the name of the faculty member who is willing to supervise their thesis work or major research paper (if possible).

These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in English

A four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Grade point average of at least 3.00 (B) in the work of the last 60 credit hours (approximately the last two years). A Baccalaureate degree is required for entry. The minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) is based on the UNBC 4.33 scale. The GPA from sending institutions will be assessed and converted to the UNBC scale when being considered for admission.Other Admission Requirements:
  • a senior-level undergraduate research paper as a writing sample;
  • undergraduate transcripts;
  • strong letters of academic recommendations;
  • strong letter of intent;
  • evidence of interest in the MA's areas of research specialization (Literature, Culture, Place);
  • the name of the faculty member who is willing to supervise their thesis work or major research paper (if possible).

These are the test eligibilities for the MA in English to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in English in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in English in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$153.00
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$18,688.00/year
You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in English in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$76.50
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$18,688.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour.
There are many financial awards available for students:
  • Teaching Assistantship
  • BC Student Assistance Program
  • Assistance for Students with Permanent Disabilities
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