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Bachelor of Arts, English Major at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Welcome to the online English degree program at Athabasca University, where your love for literature meets practical skills in critical thinking and writing.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: Concentration option 3 years; major option 4 years  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Immerse yourself in the compelling world of English and liberal arts with Athabasca University's online Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English. Our courses span a wide range of topics from literary theory to creative writing, and from children’s and world literature to drama.

Career pathways

Elevate your career possibilities in fields like education, publishing, communications, and research with a Bachelor's of Arts, English Major from Athabasca University.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for either the 3-year or the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

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.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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