Course Details

Application Fee	Tution Fee
CAD 150	CAD 28,971

Application Start Date	Application Closing Date
2023-02-07	---

Bachelor of Arts in English at Ryerson University is offered as a 4-year teaching program.
This program is offered as a Full-time 4-year program or Full time 5 year Honours program
This program has a co-op work option.
In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
The student to faculty ratio is 19:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are: The program focus on innovative, quality learning with an emphasis on practical knowledge that empowers students to reach their career goals.
- Writing in the Arts
- Making Digital Work
- Writing Poetry
- Writing Fiction
- Making Little Magazines
Students may also apply for M.A, Ph.D. after completing this program.
The Faculty of the department has 6 research and innovation clusters and provides 85% of the employment rate within 6 months of graduation.
The Ryerson University is ranked 1st in Ontario and 4th nationally for research growth.
Career positions may include:
- Digital copywriter
- Editorial assistant
- English as a foreign language teacher
- Lexicographer
- Magazine journalist
- Newspaper journalist, etc with an average salary of 66,475 USD per year.

Academic Eligibility:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program-specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- A minimum grade of 75% is required in the subject prerequisites and as an overall average.

English Language proficiency:

Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFLiBT test scores.

Following are the required documents:

OUAC Application Form: Students have to fill and submit the online application form.
CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
Two academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Other bachelor's Degrees: Foundation courses will be required, exemptions are based on courses taken during an undergraduate degree.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Reference letters are a key component of the application package depending on the program student are applying for research and/or professional abilities.
Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Statement of Interest: Students have to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
Interview: After the submission of your application, you will be contacted to complete an online video interview.

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (English)