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Bachelor of Arts in English at Algoma University

Algoma University, Canada

Programme overview

The four-year BA in English covers drama, fiction, poetry and prose, from the medieval period to the present and from writers around the world. Faculty expertise spans Canadian, British, American and postcolonial literatures, and students choose topics for assignments and presentations and take part in seminar discussions. A Minor in Creative and Professional Writing (24 credits, 8 courses) is available.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Critical reading, thinking, writing and speaking skills; courses mentioned include Algoma Reads (ENGL 1996/2996), Shakespeare, Canadian drama, Science Fiction and the Environment, Contemporary Women's Historical Fiction and Canadian Children's Literature.

Career pathways

Teaching, writing and publishing, journalism, broadcasting, librarianship and archives, public relations, advertising and marketing, law, social work, politics, management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario secondary school applicants: six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U, minimum 65% average (English, Sault Ste. Marie).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Full-time September admission via OUAC; January, May and part-time admission by direct application to Algoma University.

Canadian applicants for full-time September admission apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC): Undergrad 101 for current Ontario high school students, Undergrad 105 for all other applicants. January, May and part-time applicants apply directly on the Algoma U application with a non-refundable $70 CAD application fee.

Application fee for international applicants is $125.00; application fee for non-OUAC applicants is $70.00.

Apply through the official page: https://algomau.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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