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

Introductory 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

Undergraduate courses start the first day of each month, but you must register and pay your fees by the 10th of the previous month to begin on the first.

Language

English

IELTS

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

90 alternative credits

90 or 120 credits option

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Language Studies View 6 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

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 Fee

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International

12326 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49305 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.
National

7758 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31035 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.

120 credits tuition:

National: $41,380
International: $65,740

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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