Master Of Arts - English And Cultural Studies - Gender And Women's Studies - (Course)

Academic Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Master of Arts in English and Cultural Studies program must meet the following requirements:

• Graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement, with a minimum of a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• A minimum standing of at least second class (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent.

For international students, particularly those from countries that follow a British-patterned grading system, the following additional requirements apply:

• Overall standings are typically reported instead of an average. The CGPA can be determined based on annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate.
• A minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
• The National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for admission to a graduate-level program.
• Applicants must include a copy of their institution's grading scale when uploading transcripts.
• An applicant holding a degree outside the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as all candidates must be recommended for admission by the academic unit. The Office of Graduate Studies will notify all applicants of their admission status in writing.

In addition to the general Academic Requirements, the following program-specific requirements apply:

• Theory Requirement: Candidates must have taken or be taking at least one FCE in literary and cultural theory, such as English 2913 or its equivalent. If lacking in this area, candidates must take one FCE in literary and cultural theory in addition to other courses to qualify for the Master of Arts degree.
• Candidates should communicate with the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of English regarding course offerings for the upcoming year.
• Thesis, research-project, and creative-project candidates should discuss possible topics with the Graduate Coordinator to assign a supervisor.
• Graded English Essay: International applicants must provide a graded English essay from their undergraduate studies as part of the application process.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they meet all requirements and deadlines.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university and will be required to present proof of English language proficiency. Lakehead University may consider the following as proof of English language proficiency:

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.