Bachelor of Arts Three-year (B.A. Three-year) - English at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

During studies for a degree in English, you will investigate literature from a variety of critical standpoints, historical periods, and geographical areas; research the interactions of literary, political, and intellectual cultures; and explore timely and important issues through literature. You may also write poetry, fiction, and plays; edit literary works and journals; and analyze theatrical productions. And you will gain a broader understanding of literary culture and learn to communicate effectively.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Duration: Three-year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

The programme comprises 90 credit units.

Career pathways

Students with a four-year degree often work in or do further studies in professions such as journalism, editing, communications, literary education, report- or speech-writing, and digital media.

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Entry requirements

The Department of English also offers a Certificate in Creative Writing, which can be completed in conjunction with any of the English degree programs, as an enriching and complementary addition. It can also be completed independently or in conjunction with another USask degree program. Students will develop their own craft through study, practice, and workshopping, and can choose from courses in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and playwriting. On completion they will have a range of samples suitable for a portfolio demonstrating their skills across a range of forms, which may serve as a stepping stone for further study and practice of creative writing.

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.

Nursing (B.S.N.): the College of Nursing offers early and regular admission for the fall term intake.

Juris Doctor: classes begin in September; the application deadline is February 1 for classes beginning in September of the same year.

For most programs, a minimum non-refundable $120 CAD application fee, paid by Visa or Mastercard, is required; applications are made through an admissions account at apply.usask.ca.

Nursing: early admission application deadline December 15, 2026 (documents January 15, 2027); regular admission application deadline April 30, 2027 (documents June 1, 2027). Application fee $120 CAD, waived for current and returning USask students.

Juris Doctor: online applications open October 15; the deadline to apply and submit supporting documentation is February 1. The application fee is $125 CAD.

Doctor of Dental Medicine: the online application is available August 1 to November 15, with documents due by December 1; the application fee is $216 CAD, paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition: applications open November 2026 and the application deadline is March 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The Pharmacy application fee is $150 CAD.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: the deadline to apply online is December 1.

Doctor of Medicine: the online application period is August to the end of September, and the application deadline is October 1. The application fee is $150 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/english.php

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