Overview

The Simon Fraser University Department of English offers a wide range of courses covering the spectrum of English studies, including the joint English and Global Humanities Joint Major which is provided together with the Department of Global Humanities.

Key Facts

Global Humanities' focus on diverse cultures across time and space helps students to cultivate an understanding of difference and a sense of empathy, and the insights and experience you get from this kind of education are universally valuable, relevant, and useful, both personally and professionally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Classics
Literature
Literature Performance
Language Purpose
Literature Culture
Writing to Persuade
Environmental Imagination
Reading Sexuality & Gender
Race, Borders, Empire
Reading & Writing Identities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

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88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 131 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

no additional faculty/program course prerequisites beyond general admission requirements
meet simon fraser university's english language requirement
meet sfu's quantitative analytical skills requirements; minimum grade c- / 60% in a junior or senior level acceptable math course
graduation from a university-preparatory senior high school
fraser international college pathway available for applicants who do not meet direct admission requirements

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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

38944 CAD / year

≈ 38944 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7673 CAD / year

≈ 7673 CAD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

7673 CAD / year

≈ 7673 CAD / year

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 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

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

In-State Applies to you

Living costs

Burnaby

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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