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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Four-year BA major in English providing a broad education in the history of literature in English, with wide exploration of Indigenous and global traditions and theoretical contexts. Can be completed alongside Co-operative Education.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: English  |  Duration: Four years  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Minimum 48 units in English courses, including 27 units of specified courses: literary fundamentals, literary theory, literatures in Canada, Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour and diasporic literatures, and pre-1900 historical courses, plus 21 units of English options with at least 15 at the 300 level or above.

Career pathways

Preparation for careers in education, law, writing, business and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the Major Prospective students wishing to enter the BA (English) Program must meet the criteria listed in section A.5 Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements of this Calendar.

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.

Most undergraduate programs admit new students in the Fall term only. Spring intake is available for Energy Engineering and Summer intake for Community-Based Education programs.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

Fall undergraduate admission: the international application opens Aug. 15 and the domestic application opens Oct. 1; the application deadline (including payment of the non-refundable application fee) is March 1, and the document deadline is March 15. The acceptance deadline is May 1 for offers dated April 1 or prior.

Spring Energy Engineering: application opens Oct. 1 and closes Feb. 1. Summer Community-Based Education: application opens Oct. 1 and closes March 1.

The undergraduate application fee is $125 ($145 for applicants presenting international credentials), non-refundable and due by the application deadline.

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