Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in English at Athabasca University strengthens critical and creative thinking through a broad range of social, political and cultural studies.

The courses span a wide range of topics from literary theory to creative writing, and from children’s and world literature to drama. The program has a focus on Canadian literature, and it also includes optional individualized reading and research courses.

Career

Writer, Technical Playwright, Novelist, Poet

Journalist

Editor

Publisher

Proofreader

Copywriter

Film/Television Producer

Civil/Foreign Service Officer

Project Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Prose Forms

Poetry and Plays

Composition

Literature for Children

The Literature of Work

World Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Next start: monthly. There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

90 alternative credits

90 or 120 credits option

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athabasca, Canada

Disciplines

Language Studies View 5 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for either the 3-year or the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

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

41917 CAD / year

≈ 41917 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

41917 CAD / year

≈ 41917 CAD / year

Additional Details

Permanent residents of Alberta: $34,380

Funding

Loans:

Students with disabilities may access traditional sources for student funding such as Student Loan and Bursary Programs.

Awards for Undergraduate, Graduate or Doctoral Programs:

These are monetary awards, usually based on academic excellence coupled with other criteria including, but not limited to, career pursuits, volunteer activity, and active community participation. Some awards also take financial need into account. For information regarding the available sums of money, please visit the website.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Career

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

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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