English - Bachelor [4 Years]
$13,602 /Yr Honours Co-op On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] English

  • University of Calgary provides BA English with a duration of 4 years.
  • The program is offered on a full-time basis and delivered on-campus.
  • This is a course-based program.
  • BA English is an honours program that gives an in-depth study of a specific topic completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
  • This program provides a co-operative work placement option that helps to gain valuable full-time paid work experience that alternates with academic studies.
  • It provides a study-abroad opportunity as well.
  • This program will introduce students to literature from specific historical periods, international literature, specific genres, and literature focusing on current and relevant social themes.
  • During the course of the studies, students will gain research and analytical capabilities, creative thinking skills, and the ability to persuasively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Students must successfully complete a minimum of 48 units to a maximum of 60 units
  • Some of the courses offered in this program are:
    • Introduction to Contemporary Theoretical Practices
    • Literature in English from the Middle Ages to the Present
    • Shakespeare
    • Women's Literary Tradition
    • Literary Analysis
  • The University of Calgary ranked in 6th place in Canada by Research Infosource in 2018.
  • The University offers small class sizes that provide close research interaction with their supervision.
  • The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
  • The average salary after BA English goes upto 53,000USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fee $12482 $12482 $12482 $12482
Books and Supplies $1063 $1063 $1063 $1063
Health Insurance $58 $58 $58 $58
Total Fees $13602 $13602 $13602 $13602

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 86 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 110 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Candidate must present a minimum 65 percent in English or equivalent.
  • Candidate must present a minimum 2.00 GPA in a transferrable post-secondary English course.
  • Students should achieve a minimum of 2.00 cumulative GPA on the most recent 12 units from another post-secondary institution.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent.
  • Minimum 4 major subjects in 12th Grade, including English, with an average of 70% and no course less than 65%.