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BA English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

English and Cultural Studies (B.A.) is a 90-unit program (Levels I to III), of which 42 units may be Level I. It combines literary and cultural studies theory with Level II and III English courses and the Faculty of Humanities Skills for Life Concurrent Certificate.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: English and Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 3 years (90 units, Levels I to III)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required: ENGLISH 2TP3 Literary and Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice, 9 units of Level II English, 12 units of Level III English, 6 units of further English or approved courses, HUMAN 2CP3 Humanities Career Planning and Development, and two 3-unit professional skills selections from HUMAN course lists, plus 21 units of electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 3.5.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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