The University of British Columbia offers a Master of Arts in Children’s Literature (MACL), jointly offered by the Department of English Language and Literatures, the Creative Writing Program, the Department of Language and Literacy Education, and the School of Library, Archival & Information Studies. The program provides specialized education for graduate students in the study of children’s and young adult literature and media using a multi-disciplinary approach. It provides each student with the opportunity to study the creation, publication, and dissemination of this literature, to examine models of sharing its rich heritage with the young, and to undertake literary, social, historic, and psychological analyses of writing for youth. This multidisciplinary approach exposes students to many schools of literary criticism, educational theory, and professional and creative practice. It acquaints students with the broad canon of children’s literature across a range of cultures, and with a variety of critical perspectives and professional applications. Across various disciplines, departments, and faculties, a broad range of courses provides disciplined, academic study of children’s and young adult literature and media.
The MACL Program is the only Master's program in children's literature in the world offered from a broad, multidisciplinary perspective, and the only Master's in children's literature offered in Canada. The program is unique in that the two faculties and four academic units jointly provide faculty, courses, thesis supervision, and committee support to give the graduate academic study of children’s literature a perspective on the full life cycle of the literature – the creation of the literature (through Creative Writing), its critical analysis (through English), and pedagogical approaches to the literature in interaction with children in schools, homes, and libraries (Language and Literacy Education; School of Library, Archival & Information Studies). |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 76 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC including one of the following:
A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses.
Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.
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| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.5]
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| Application Notes : | Applicants whose degrees are from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission.
All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.
All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.