Overview

Key features

The bachelor's degree in English Literature and Linguistics from Laval University will introduce you to the scientific study of modern and contemporary English-speaking literature and literary theory, as well as linguistics (theoretical or applied). By opting for the concentration in literature, you will study contemporary works covering both the great national corpora (Canadian-English, British, American and Irish corpora) and the postcolonial literatures of Africa, South Asia, Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.

Your training will allow you to consider different types of jobs related to the study of English-speaking literature. You could move into teaching, designing English learning tools such as software or applications, providing writing and editing services or the tourism sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of English Language
English Grammar: Verbal Forms
ESL: Testing and Evaluation
The Verb System of English
African Literature
Contemporary Canadian Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Literature Linguistics View 92 other Bachelors in Literature 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Anyone admitted to this baccalaureate must comply with the Provisions relating to the application of the Policy on the use of French at Université Laval.

If the language of instruction in your primary and secondary studies is not French, you must, to be eligible, demonstrate a minimum level of knowledge of the French language by passing the Test de savoir du français tout audience

Hold a diploma attesting to 13 years of education equivalent to a Québec Diploma of College Studies (DCS, or DEC in French)

For example:

French baccalaureate

Baccalaureate from institutions in most French-speaking African countries

General Certificate of Education (GCE) from an English-speaking country with 3 “A Levels” in subjects preparing for the desired university program

Applicants who hold a French baccalaureate, general or technological baccalaureate, or International Baccalaureate (IB) are directly eligible for undergraduate programs.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

26628 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26628 CAD per year during 36 months.
National

10350 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10350 CAD per year during 36 months.

Québec students: $4,055.50

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

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