Study English Language & Literature in Canada

114 programmes in english language & literature at 55 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,477 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 12,862 USD and 22,983 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

English Language & Literature programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Arts in English (Public Texts) Trent University Master's 1,955 USD
Master in English MA Literary Studies Coop University of Waterloo, Canada Master's 11,160 USD
Master in English Concordia University Montreal Master's 25,477 USD
Master in English (2 Years) Memorial University of Newfoundland Master's 11,310 USD
English - Associate of Arts Degree Selkirk College — 10,649 USD
Master in English University of Guelph Master's 18,626 USD
Bachelor in Education - English Specialization Burman University Bachelor's 17,406 USD
Master in English (MA) University of Manitoba Master's 15,951 USD
English and Culture Program Niagara College, Welland — 12,747 USD
Bachelor in English The King’s University Bachelor's 42,051 USD
Bachelor in English: Literature McGill University Bachelor's 22,839 USD
Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages University of Saskatchewan Master's 8,046 USD
English for Academic Purposes Certificate Okanagan College — 13,635 USD
English for Academic Purposes Sault College — 15,757 USD
Master in Teaching (English as a Second Language) University of Quebec Trois Rivieres Master's 9,472 USD
Master in English MA Rhetoric and Communication Design University of Waterloo, Canada Master's 11,160 USD
PhD in Literary Studies/Theatre Studies in English University of Guelph PhD 23,510 USD
PhD in English Literature Concordia University Montreal PhD 41,111 USD
Bachelor in English University of Calgary Bachelor's 17,714 USD
English for Academic Purposes 3 Capilano University — 6,063 USD
Bachelor in English Ambrose University Bachelor's 32,865 USD
PhD in English (4 Years) Memorial University of Newfoundland PhD 13,042 USD
Bachelor in English Kwantlen Polytechnic University Bachelor's 8,248 USD
English Language Certificate Okanagan College — 13,635 USD

English Language & Literature in Canada by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 52 12,862 USD 18,477 USD 22,983 USD
Master's 23 8,016 USD 11,160 USD 12,615 USD
PhD 8 10,041 USD 10,725 USD 18,276 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within english language & literature

English 113 English Studies 1

Universities for english language & literature in Canada

Study English Language & Literature in Canada: common questions

How many english language & literature programmes are there in Canada?
114 english language & literature programmes at 55 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a english language & literature degree in Canada cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in english language & literature in Canada is 18,477 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,862 USD and 22,983 USD per year.
Can I study english language & literature in Canada in English?
Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (114 of 114).
Are any of these english language & literature programmes available online?
3 of the 114 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for english language & literature in Canada?
PhD programmes, at a median of 10,725 USD per year, against 18,477 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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