Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English is a dynamic and multi-faceted program offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. This program allows students to examine English literature from various critical standpoints, gain a broader understanding of writing, and develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and textual analysis.

Program Description

Through this program, students will explore English literature from different eras, genres, and media, including manuscripts, books, films, poems, and online texts. The program is designed to help students become better readers, editors, and writers, and to prepare them for a variety of professional careers.

Skills Gained

The program aims to equip students with the following skills:

• Communication skills, written and oral
• Critical thinking, problem solving
• Textual analysis and attention to detail
• Honesty, integrity, and ethical standards
• Global perspectives and cultural awareness
• Research methods with interdisciplinary application
• Organization and goal-oriented planning
• Personal management and motivational skills
• Team work and consensus building

First-Year Schedule

A typical first-year schedule for this program might include the following courses:

• ENG 112a: Literature and Composition Reading Drama
• MATH 101b: Quantitative Reasoning
• ANTH 111c: One World Many Peoples Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• HIST 115c: History Matters Ideas and Culture
• LING 110c: Introduction to Grammar
• ENG 113a: Literature and Composition Reading Narrative
• LING 111c: Rebellion in Masterpieces of European Languages in English Translation
• ART 110c: Art Today Ideas and Practices
• ASTR 102: Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology
• PHIL 121c: Introduction to World Philosophies

Featured Classes

Some of the featured classes in this program include:

• ENG 120: Introduction to Creative Writing
• ENG 226: Fantasy and Speculative Fiction
• ENG 307: Digital Literature and New Media
• ENG 338: Contemporary North American Aboriginal Literatures

Why Study Here

The Department of English at the University of Saskatchewan is known for its award-winning teaching and strong research and publishing record. The department encourages undergraduate research and provides opportunities for paid assistantships and mentoring. Students can also explore Canada's first literary and storytelling traditions through Indigenous literature courses.

Careers

Graduates of this program can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Website designer
• Business administrator
• Public Relations specialist
• Print journalist
• TV or radio broadcaster
• Editor or publisher
• Speech writer
• Technical writer
• English teacher
• Literacy program administrator
• Communications consultant
• Advertising executive
• Public servant
• Librarian

Tuition Estimates

The estimated tuition fees for this program are as follows: | Canadian students | International students
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Tuition | $7,802 | $37,878
Student fees | $1,308.24 | $1,308.24
Books | $1,500 | $1,500
Total | $10,610.24 | $40,686.24

Program Options

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English is offered in the following options:

• Bachelor of Arts Four-year
• Bachelor of Arts Three-year
• Bachelor of Arts Honours
• Bachelor of Arts Double Honours

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on the student's situation and education background. Students can view the specific requirements by selecting their education level and location.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for this program are as follows: Start term | Application deadline | International deadline __
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Winter
January 2026 | Dec. 1, 2025
Documents due: Dec. 15, 2025 | Sept. 1, 2025
Documents due: Oct. 1, 2025
Spring
May 2026 | April 1, 2026
Documents due: May 1, 2026 | Feb. 1, 2026
Documents due: March 1, 2026
Summer
July 2026 | May 1, 2026
Documents due: June 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026
Documents due: April 1, 2026
Fall
September 2026 | July 15, 2026
Documents due: Aug. 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026
Documents due: June 1, 2026
Winter
January 2027 | Dec. 1, 2026
Documents due: Dec. 15, 2026 | Sept. 1, 2026
Documents due: Oct. 1, 2026

Related Programs

Some related programs to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English include:

• Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
• French
• Linguistics
• Modern Languages