BA English at Concordia University of Edmonton

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts in English offered as a 3-year or 4-year degree. It combines a historical approach to literature with literary theory and recent critical approaches, in small classes.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Department of Literature and Language | Duration: 3 years (concentration) / 4 years (major) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Individual study with a faculty member of the student's choice is available.

Career pathways

Graduates become editors, journalists, librarians and teachers, and also go into law, politics and business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Domestic: five program-specific Grade 12 subjects with a minimum overall admission average of 60%, including English Language Arts 30-1 and four subjects from Groups A-D (max two Group B and one Group D). International: secondary school qualification admissible at home, five program-specific subjects with a minimum 60% average. English language requirement applies to all applicants.

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.

Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer semesters for Bachelor of Arts, Management, Science and dual degree programs. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Applied Emphasis) admits for Fall only. Bachelor of Education (After Degree) admits for Fall only. Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree) admits for Fall and Spring/Summer.

Applications for the Fall 2027 term open on October 1, 2026.

Domestic applicants, 2026/2027 undergraduate application deadlines for Bachelor of Arts (excluding Psychology Applied Emphasis), Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Science and the Management/Science dual degree: Fall June 30, Winter November 1, Spring/Summer March 1. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Applied Emphasis): March 1 for Fall. Bachelor of Education (After Degree): May 1 for Fall. Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree): August 1 for Fall, April 1 for Spring/Summer.

International applicants, 2026/2027 undergraduate application deadlines for all programs excluding Psychology (Applied Emphasis), Open Studies, Bachelor of Education (After Degree) and Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree): Fall June 30, Winter October 1. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Applied Emphasis): March 1 for Fall. Bachelor of Education (After Degree): February 1 for Fall. Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree): August 1 for Fall, April 1 for Spring/Summer.

Apply through the official page: https://concordia.ab.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-apply/

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