The application deadline is February 1st . Late applications will be considered if spaces remain available. Application forms are available for download from the Graduate Studies website.
Requirements
To be considered for admission, students must have completed an Honours Degree in English Literature or in another field relevant to Public Texts, with an average of at least B+ (77%, GPA 3.3) overall and A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in English courses, or equivalent. In some cases students without an Honours Degree will be accepted into the Program either on the condition that they earn further undergraduate credits as specified by the Graduate Program Selection Committee or that they provide the Committee with a convincing case for admission based on professional experience. There is no language requirement, though students who intend to pursue doctoral work will be strongly encouraged to develop a reading ability in at least one language in addition to English.
Plan of Study
Your plan of study should indicate:
- your area of interest
- what course work or other relevant work you have done in this area
- what works of literature and scholarship have influenced your decision to pursue studies this area
- what course work or other work you have done which has prepared you for the study of Public Texts
- if you are applying to the collaborative programs in Creative Book Publishing and Public Texts and how this would be appropriate to your studies
Follow this link for samples of successful Plans of Study
Writing Sample
Your writing sample should consist of a piece of academic writing, in most cases a university course essay of 10-20 pages, on a topic relevant to your proposed studies. Writing samples must be submitted electronically by emailing graduate@trentu.ca. Preferred format is PDF. Please indicate in the subject line of your email: student name and program choice. Hard copies will not be accepted.
If you are applying to the Research Creation stream, you are required to submit a Portfolio (a collection of your current and past creative work), which will be assessed as part of the admission process. Further, a minimum of 0.5 course undergraduate university credits in the creative area proposed for the project will normally be required for admission.
Further Information
For further information on application to graduate programs at Trent University, including a guide to online application and an Application FAQ, see How Do I Apply?