COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Arts (MA) in English (thesis-based) at the University of Regina is a 30.0 credit hour graduate program designed for students who wish to pursue advanced academic study and independent research in English literature, language, and critical theory. The program combines structured coursework with a major thesis, allowing students to develop both broad and specialized knowledge in literary studies. Students complete several ENGL 8xx-level graduate seminars that cover a range of topics such as literary history, contemporary criticism, cultural studies, and theoretical approaches to literature. These courses help students build strong analytical, research, and academic writing skills while engaging with diverse literary traditions and scholarly perspectives. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to ENGL 901, the thesis component, where students conduct original, in-depth research on a specific topic in English studies under faculty supervision. The thesis allows students to contribute new scholarly insights while demonstrating advanced research capabilities, critical thinking, and academic writing proficiency. The combination of coursework and thesis work prepares graduates for further academic study at the doctoral level, as well as careers in education, research, publishing, editing, and communication-related fields. Overall, the program emphasizes intellectual depth, independent inquiry, and scholarly contribution to the field of English studies.