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FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Cultural Studies: Texts and Cultures

The Master of Arts (MA) in Cultural Studies: Texts and Cultures is intended to give students an excellent grounding in cultural, literary, and textual studies.

This course-based MA offers a variety of courses that will introduce students to critical issues in the study of literary and textual cultures. Central to the field are the questions of what constitutes a text and how some texts come to be valued over others and how questions of value relate to the distribution of power and authority. Topics are studied in a seminar format.

Information about specific faculty research interests can be found on the Cultural Studies website at uwinnipeg.ca/cultural-studies and on the faculty member’s home departmental website.

The expected time to graduate is 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time); maximum is 3 years.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have an Honours or 4-year BA in English or in a field that provides preparation in cultural, literary or textual studies (e.g. History, Rhetoric & Communications, Political Science) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.5. Other degrees and/or experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English Requirement (if an applicant’s first language is not English): For TOEFL, minimum overall score of 5, with no less than 4.5 in each component, or if test taken prior to Jan. 21, 2026, score of 100, with no less than 22 in each component.  For IELTS, minimum score 7.5.  For Duolingo, minimum score 125.

How to Apply?

  1. Complete the online application form: uwinnipeg.ca/apply-to-grad-studies
  2. In addition to the completed application form, the following must also be included with the application:
    1. Transcripts from ALL recognized, post-secondary institutions attended, whether or not a degree has been awarded. For initial assessment purposes only, copies of unofficial transcripts uploaded on the online application are acceptable and preferred. Official transcripts will only be required if you are recommended for admission. 
    2. Contact information for two individuals familiar with your academic work and who will provide letters of recommendation.
    3. English language requirement (where applicable). Official test scores must be forwarded directly to the Graduate Studies 蘑菇视频 Office from the testing agency. For initial assessment purposes only, copies of test scores (uploaded to your application) are acceptable and preferred.
    4. Statement of interest of 500 words, which includes a brief description of your undergraduate training, your reasons for applying to this program, and your areas of research interest in cultural studies.
    5. An academic writing sample, preferably an essay from a recent course with the instructor’s comments, written in English. The committee will also consider supplementary materials.
    6. Other supporting documents include: scanned copies of name change (if applicable), an academic resumé and proof of permanent residency (if applicable).
    7. Official documents should be sent to the Graduate Studies 蘑菇视频 Office, The 蘑菇视频, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Canada R3B 2E9.

Start date for the program is in September. 

Deadline to submit a complete application package, including all supporting documents: February 1.

Program Contacts

Dr. Peter Ives, Graduate Program Chair
email: p.ives@uwinnipeg.ca

Visit the Cultural Studies website

Graduate Studies 蘑菇视频 Office

email: graduateadmissions@uwinnipeg.ca 
website: uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-studies 

Visit the Graduate Studies website 

For more detailed instructions on the application process, visit Online Application.

In any case where The 蘑菇视频 Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.

Program Contacts

Dr. Peter Ives, Graduate Program Chair
email: p.ives@uwinnipeg.ca
website: uwinnipeg.ca/cultural-studies

Graduate Studies 蘑菇视频 Office
phone:  204.786.9309
email:  graduateadmissions@uwinnipeg.ca
website: uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-studies 

In any case where The 蘑菇视频 Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.

 

Last Updated: 08/25/2025

Last Updated: 08/25/2025