• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)

Proof of English proficiency is needed from those applicants whose first language is not English, as per university regulations.

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Portfolio

• A completed application form.
• One official or institution-certified copy of each previous undergraduate and graduate transcript.
• A photocopy of the applicant's degree parchment(s).
• Proof of English proficiency if the applicant's first language is not English
• A two- to three-page statement of academic intent.
• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• A substantive writing sample. A sample of the applicant's MA thesis is optimal. However, a sample from any published work (with the applicant as first author), or any other MA assignment would suffice if a thesis was not completed or pursued.

An applicant’s statement of academic intent should describe previous research experience, including the MA thesis project and any other relevant research projects. A short description of general career aspirations, and any relevant industrial or community experience would also be highly appropriate. If an applicant has already contacted a potential dissertation supervisor (which is highly advised), that should be made known within the statement.

Please see the checklist of required documents for a list of supporting documentation that must be submitted with your application.