Dalhousie University is a renowned Canadian institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a legacy of more than two centuries, Dalhousie is recognized for its excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, health sciences, law, management, and engineering. Dalhousie provides students with a transformative educational experience, combining rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities, community engagement, and global perspectives. The university's vibrant campus, inclusive community, and supportive faculty create a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and personal development.

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Of all the feedback we receive here in the Department of English, students consistently 
report that they are attracted to Dalhousie’s Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programs in English Literature
 because of the research and teaching strength of its faculty combined with the intimacy and 
collegiality of the Department. Our graduate programs are small and select: we take in about 15 MA students per year, and only about four new doctoral students. There are up to 30 current graduate students with workspace in the Department in any one year. About 19 of them take our graduate seminars, of which we currently offer five in the Fall and five in the Winter. Our seminars are collegial and students preparing for qualifying examinations or writing theses can have close contact with supervisors. Students are encouraged to 
pursue their scholarly interests in-depth and with a high level of professionalism, while 
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Dalhousie University offers a Master's degree program in English. Here is a generalized example of a potential curriculum for the Master of Arts (MA) program in English at Dalhousie University:

Core Courses:

Literary Theory and Criticism
Research Methods in English Studies
Seminar in Major Authors or Periods
Seminar in Special Topics
Graduate Colloquium in English Studies
Specialization Courses:

Elective Courses (related to English literature, language, or specific areas of interest)
Thesis or Major Research Paper:

Thesis Proposal and Research (for MA with Thesis)
Major Research Paper (for MA without Thesis)
The curriculum is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of English literature and language studies. The core courses cover literary theory and criticism, research methods, seminars focusing on major authors or periods, special topics, and a graduate colloquium to foster scholarly discussions.

Students have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of interest through elective courses. These courses can be chosen based on the student's research interests and may cover topics such as literary genres, cultural studies, postcolonial literature, gender studies, linguistics, or specific authors and periods.

For the Master of Arts (MA) program, students may have the option to complete a thesis or a major research paper. Students pursuing the thesis option will develop a research proposal and conduct original research, while students pursuing the major research paper option will work on an in-depth research paper focused on a specific topic within English studies.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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