English Thompson Rivers University

Overview

Throughout the English course from Thompson Rivers University you will 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.

This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 23.0101). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

Career opportunities:

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  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.

• market research, logistics and more.