BA English at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

English focuses on literary study, helping you develop skills in interpretation, research, analysis, critical thinking, and persuasive writing. The majority of students take at least one English course during their undergraduate studies.

Department: English | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

First-year English courses offer you an introduction to different approaches to reading and writing about literature, using texts from a range of genres and time periods. In second year you may choose from courses focusing on: Introduction to literary periods Shakespeare Canadian literature American literature Third-year courses expand on your second-year choices, including studies in: British literature in different periods Canadian and American literature Gender and literature Postcolonial literature Dramatic literature Creative writing Film, genre, and cultural studies In fourth year you will be able to pursue selected topics courses, which allow you to pursue special interests, either through the particular courses or through individual study and research under the supervision of a faculty member.

Career pathways

Popular career paths include publisher, teacher, writer, creative writer in the video game industry, proofreader, editor, public relations specialist, human resources specialist.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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