Bachelor of Arts in English at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

As a student in the English program, you will explore an array of literary genres and develop creative and interpretive skills. Our program provides comprehensive historical coverage to expand students' writing skills, and analysis and argumentation to express ideas clearly and effectively. English literature courses cover literature from the medieval period to the present and provide instruction in theoretical approaches and critical methods.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 3+ years | Study mode: full-time, co-op option | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Arts offers three-year and four-year undergraduate degree options in English. BA General: 90 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.00 in all courses in the chosen major. This program is particularly suited to students who wish to seek employment or enter a professional academic program following graduation from Arts.

Career pathways

English graduates with related experience have gone on to pursue careers including: Author, Communications officer, Copywriter/Digital copywriter, Editor/Digital editor, Publisher, Publicity assistant, Social media strategist, Speech writer, Technical writer, Web content writer

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Application information

Entry requirements

Manitoba high school direct entry: minimum average of 70% over English 40S, Mathematics 40S and two academic 40S courses, with no less than 60% in each course.

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 term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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