Overview

Through the written word, you will be captured by great stories of friendship, romance, survival, family, power, hope, loneliness, social justice – the full range of human experience – through various eras and literary genres. You will read stories about people told from different perspectives and experiences.

You can learn the craft of storytelling. You will learn how to construct stories, build characters, and create emotional connections with your readers that will leave a lasting impression, providing you the tools to be an effective writer.

What Can You Do with an English Degree?

Through your encounters with a wide range of literary texts, genres and medias within the program, combined with skill development in critical thinking, writing and analysis, your English program of University of Guelph opens a wide variety of flexible career pathways.

Here are a few pathways our graduates have successfully pursued:

Advertising copywriter
English teacher
Media relations
Publishing/editing
Technical writer
Editor and Content Manager
Librarian
Social Media Manager

Why Study English?

We all know the power of the written word! Maybe you:

Were swept away by the magical world of Harry Potter
Fell for Darcy and Elizabeth’s love story in Pride and Prejudice,
Fought against your own fear while turning the pages of the Handmaid’s Tale.

There are countless stories, genres, styles, and eras that can transport readers to a different time and place, because a great writer can bring you there.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Reading and Writing

Critical Practices

Literature and Social Change

Genre in Cultural Context
Literature in History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 177 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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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.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

Required Courses

English
5 additional courses

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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

39691 CAD / year

≈ 39691 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9175 CAD / year

≈ 9175 CAD / year

Additional Details

Local: $7818

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English.

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Overview

What Can You Do with an English Degree?

Why Study English?

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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