Overview

The English program at University of New Brunswick will refine your writing, oral communication, and critical thinking skills, show you how language is vital to our daily lives, and deepen your appreciation of beauty. You’ll study poetry, drama, films, and fiction that anchor our collective imaginations.

English is available as a major, double major, minor, and honours as part of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) program.

Why English at UNB?

Our faculty members have been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for their excellence in teaching.

We’ve developed innovative classes that enable you to debate, express, explore, and refine your ideas about the culture around you.

Hands-on learning

Opportunities to teach Shakespearean plays at local schools, as part of the Shakespeare and Pedagogy course
Coursework involving hands-on experience with live theatre
Opportunities to publish poetry in the VOX, the student creative writing journal

Skills you will acquire:

Close critical reading of complex materials
Critical thinking
Written and oral communication
Research and assessment
Creative writing
Understanding complex cultures
Organizational
Interpersonal
Research

Career paths

Writer

Editor

Publisher

Communications or public relations officer

Journalist

Librarian

Reviewer or critic

Researcher

Teacher (with additional education)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Shakespeare’s Later Plays
Studies in the Romantic Age
Children’s Literature
American Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint John, Canada

Disciplines

Language Studies View 177 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

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Complete the application

Pay the application fee

Official or notarized transcripts/grades for all secondary or high school, colleges and universities you have attended.

If applicable, submit the results from any academic tests you have taken, such as SAT, ACT, Cambridge ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels, CXC or others.

If you are applying for direct admission to an undergraduate program at UNB and are not exempt from our English language requirements, submit your English language proficiency test score. UNB accepts IELTS; MELAB; TOEFL iBT; TOEFL (paper-based); TOEFL (computer-based); MELAB; CAEL; Pearson Vue, and CanTest.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20265 CAD / year

≈ 20265 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8908 CAD / year

≈ 8908 CAD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

Why English at UNB?

Hands-on learning

Skills you will acquire:

Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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