A complete application
A two-part statement of interest.
in part one (one-page, single-spaced), outline the academic or creative writing project that you wish to undertake for the thesis
Applicants to the creative writing stream should describe the project, its genre, topic, and approach, you should also address the research you would undertake to complete the project.
Applicants to the academic or GSL stream should describe the literary texts the project will focus on, the approach, and its contribution to the field.
in part two (up to one page, single-spaced), explain how your academic or non-academic background and experiences have prepared you to undertake this project and to thrive in the graduate program. How have your life circumstances shaped your academic or creative accomplishments? Is there anything else you want us to know about you?
An academic writing sample, ideally a research essay (of at least 8 pages double-spaced) from an upper-level undergraduate English literature course. The writing sample should be a clean (unmarked) essay, involving literary analysis and research, to demonstrate that you have the ability to excel in an academic seminar.
Creative Writing Stream only: a recent creative writing sample of at least 10 pages (double-spaced for prose, poetry may be single-spaced). The creative writing sample should be in the genre in which you wish to work for your thesis. You may submit work in other genres, if you have strengths in multiple forms.
Three references, at least two academic references

International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed - International English language testing system (Academic IELTS) - Band 7, Paper-based TOEFL - 600 TWE - 4.0, Internet-based TOEFL - 100 TWE - 25