Bachelor of Arts, Major in English

Develop a cultural vocabulary that considers the human condition through philosophy, history and many literary modes from satire to tragedy. As a literature student, you'll hone your abilities as a critical reader, writer and thinker.

Communicate in writing with clarity and precision in an articulate, coherent, and grammatically-correct style for an intended audience. Read texts closely to illustrate knowledge of stylistic features, themes, rhetorical elements, and to make informed critical comparisons of these elements within a variety of literary works.

Apply a variety of theoretical and critical approaches to literary analysis, and recognize the interdisciplinary connections between English literature and other academic fields. Compose and assess written works creatively and critically in a variety of forms. Interrogate the ways in which ethical assumptions are shaped, and analyze how ethical frameworks affect readings of texts.

Majoring in English is exceptional preparation for just about any profession. Graduates pursue the following careers:

Writer
Journalist
Author
Editor
Marketing Manager
Public Relations Manager
Technical Writer
Publisher
Fundraiser
Publications Specialist
Researcher
Sign Language Interpreter
Television and Radio Reporter
Film, Television, or Journalism Broadcaster
Copy Writer / Editor
Lawyer
Teacher
Professor
Librarian
You can also leverage your solid research, critical thinking and writing skills acquired as part of your degree into other careers. Graduates find added pathways in education, tourism, publishing, market research, logistics and more.

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)