Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (English)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 65

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 125 CAD 19,496

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-12-20
2023-07-26

Program Description

  • The Algoma University offers a Bachelor of Arts in English with a duration of 4 years.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is provided on-campus.
  • Bachelor of Arts in English program offers courses in all genres – drama, fiction, poetry, and prose – including writers and thinkers from around the world and from the medieval period to the present. 
  • Some of the courses in this program are:
    • Reading for Life
    • Writing for Life
    • Introduction to Film: Fundamentals of Film Aesthetics 
    • Critical Writing: Who Do You Think You Are? 
    • Politics and Literature
    • Poetics, Politics, and Revolution
  • The program is highly personalized since students are given the opportunity to pursue topics of interest on assignments, presentations, and various writings.
  • At Algoma University, the student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
  • In this university, faculty members are well-experienced and provide students with ample knowledge.
  • Algoma University is in 74th position by UniRank out of selected 99 universities in Canada.
  • Students discover modes of thought and methods of investigation that not only enrich the reading and understanding of language and literature but are applicable to various disciplines.
  • While many majors in English become teachers after they graduate, many others become artists, actors, songwriters, broadcasters, journalists, technical writers, essayists, novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, directors, editors, publishers, librarians, archivists, entertainers.
  • The average annual salary of University graduates is 49,630 USD.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • High School degree with a minimum of 70% or (B) overall average.
  • Students must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • A minimum grade of 60% is required introductory courses and a 60% overall average in all courses required for the certificate.
  • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (CBSE/ISC/State Board)
  • The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
  • Students completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.00 or 60% in the final years of the program.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Required Documents are:
  • Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
  • Certificates: Certificates like High School or University/College Certificates are to be submitted of education qualification.
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and volunteer experience.
  • Test Results: Provide proof of English proficiency, if English is not the first language in student country, as proof of IELTS/TOEFL result scores is to be submitted.