English (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Study literature, language, and storytelling across genres, from historic novels and poetry to contemporary works and graphic novels, while exploring their cultural and historical contexts, in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about the power of language and communication. You’ll develop strong analytical, writing and communication skills valued across a wide range of industries. You can also gain hands-on work ex

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Here are just a few examples:; advertising agent; copy writer/editor; digital communications specialist; journalist/reporter; lawyer; marketing manager; project coordinator; scriptwriter; teacher/ESL instructor; technical writer

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Entry requirements

English (BA): Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% English (BA) with Co-op: Average admission range: low 80s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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