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English - Cultural Studies Honours (B.A.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Honours program in English - Cultural Studies (54 credits, B.A.) requires an Honours Essay in the final year and 54 credits of English, with up to 9 credits allowed outside the Department. Honours students must complete a second-program minor.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: English  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

At least 6 complementary credits at the 500 level, plus the ENGL 491 Honours Essay taken in the final year under a supervisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry is by application, normally after two terms in a Departmental program including at least 18 credits of English. The minimum CGPA to apply is 3.30 and the program GPA required is 3.5; applicants with a CGPA of 3.0-3.3 and a 3.5 program GPA, or a program GPA of 3.3-3.5 and a 3.3 CGPA, may seek special permission from the Honours Director, without guaranteed admission. Graduation with Honours requires a B+ on the Honours Essay, CGPA of at least 3.00 and program GPA of at least 3.50; First Class Honours requires an A on the essay, CGPA 3.50 and program GPA 3.70.

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