Master in English

Located in Windsor, Ontario, the University of Windsor is a comprehensive public institution with a long history and a community-focused approach to higher education. Founded in 1857, Windsor serves approximately 16,000 students, including about 1,500 international students, and offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, engineering, business, law, education and social work. The university is known for personalized attention and accessible faculty.

Windsor emphasizes experiential learning and strong ties to industry, giving students hands-on opportunities through co-op placements, internships and community-engaged projects. With 112 distinct programs, students can tailor studies to career goals and gain practical skills valued by employers. Small class sizes and applied learning environments support close mentorship and collaborative projects with local partners, including cross-border initiatives given Windsor’s proximity to the United States.

Campus life combines the advantages of a compact city with affordable living and rich cultural variety. International students benefit from targeted services for orientation, academic advising and career development, plus active student clubs and volunteer opportunities. Prospective applicants should research program-specific requirements early, consider co-op or internship pathways, and make use of the university’s support for housing and settlement to ease transition to life and study in Canada.

The Master in English program at the University of Windsor is a Master's degree that helps students understand the power of language and develop their critical and creative thinking and writing skills. This program is for students who want to improve their English skills and prepare for a career in writing or teaching. The program lasts for one year.

The curriculum includes fields in Literature & Language and Literature & Creative Writing. Students learn from internationally renowned faculty and have opportunities to participate in a graduate seminar in composition pedagogy, internships, and publishing in international literary journals. They also develop their critical and creative thinking and writing skills through hands-on learning experiences.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as English teachers, writers, editors, publishers, or professors. They can work in education, publishing, or media industries, and can also consider further education in English PhD programs.