BA Honours English at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

An Honours in English is a program dedicated to the exploration and critical analysis of literature and language. The study of English enhances overall literacy, including written and oral communication, and information literacies.

Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Bachelor of Arts Program has two intakes per year; September and January. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Honours requirements include Topics in Globalization and Literature, Topics in World Literature, Gender and Sexuality in Literature, Topics in Children's and Young Adult Literature, Topics in Speculative Narrative, Topics in West Coast Literature.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The general requirement for admission is a GPA of at least 3.67 (A-) on the most recent 45 credits of study. Admission is limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the Honours program. Students apply after completing 60 credits of study and will submit a written application with writing sample. The written application requires the names of two faculty referees. Students apply through the Program Chair, who will notify the Degree Advisor of successful applications. | Students interested in pursuing this option should consult with the English department Chair for further advice.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

The deadline to apply for most undergraduate programs that begin in September is March 31; deadlines for other start dates vary by program.

Extended deadline of August 16, 2026 for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science; Business Management Certificate, Event Management Certificate, Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate, Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Health Care Assistant Certificate and Practical Nursing Diploma list ongoing deadlines.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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