The Bachelor of Arts program in English is designed to enable you to explore many aspects of English studies. The English program offers courses in composition, creative writing, film, literature, and literary theory. A distinctive feature of this English program is the commitment to improving your writing skills. Given this focus on writing and on reading different types of texts, you will find these programs useful for a variety of occupations and/or further study. As a graduate, you will: demonstrate a writing style that exhibits clarity, eloquence, and precision. consider the audience when selecting rhetorical strategies. articulate positions clearly and persuasively. support arguments with appropriate sources of information. analyze, evaluate and synthesize information from different sources. construct reasonable and informed readings of texts. be aware of genre conventions and literary traditions. recognize various theoretical and critical approaches to texts.

High School applicants must present five Grade 12 level courses for admission. Included in these five courses, applicants must present the required subjects for their intended program of choice. The specific courses required for your program count towards your Group A courses. The additional subject(s) which may be presented for admission include the following courses from Group A, B, or C.