Bachelor of Arts - English
- 4 years
- Duration
- 19,976 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Kamloops / Canada
- Location
- Thompson River University
- School
Program description
Concentrate on the study and analysis of books, both modern and classical. Improve your skills in writing, composing, and public speaking. Deepen your grasp of the English language with your passion for the written word and curiosity about humanity's vast literary expression. English is one of the most common and well-established majors in higher education.
Immerse yourself in the words of poets from the past or contemporary philosophers. Imagine and reflect on lives other than your own with each new page, and challenge your assumptions from new and unexpected viewpoints.
You will study literary conventions, genres, traditions, and the purposes of literature in various forms, which may include Indigenous knowledge and ways, in a curriculum that spans time and travels the world.
English majors are exceptionally well-prepared for virtually any profession. Graduates enter the following professions:
- Writer
- Journalist
- Author
- Editor
- Marketing Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- Technical Writer
- Publisher
- Fundraiser
- Publications Specialist
- Researcher
- Sign Language Interpreter
- Television and Radio Reporter
- Film, Television, or Journalism Broadcaster
- Copy Writer / Editor
- Lawyer
- Teacher
- Professor
- Librarian
You can also use the research, critical thinking, and writing skills you've acquired during your degree program in other careers. Graduates discover additional career opportunities in education, tourism, publishing, market research, and logistics.
Program structure
- Introduction to University Writing
- Critical Reading and Writing
- Introduction to Poetry
- Introduction to Drama
- Introduction To Drama & Poetry
- Landmarks in English
Price
- Tuition — 8,861 CAD/semester (up to 12 credits)
- Application Fees — 100 CAD (one time, non-refundable)
- General Fees — 553 CAD (per semester for 12 credits)
- Health Fees — 75 CAD (per month)
- TRUSU Extended Heath & Dental Plan — 248 CAD (per year)
Requirements for applicants
- Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
- English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Admission to each major program may have specific requirements.
Students usually declare a major before the beginning of their third year of courses, but they must meet specific lower-level requirements to be admitted. All candidates are assigned a Major Program Advisor. Students are expected to meet with their advisor to ensure that they qualify and that appropriate courses are selected.
About the university
The success of our students is our top goal here at Thompson Rivers University. Our varied community, personalized student services, opportunities for real-world application, and adaptable curriculum give each student the tools they need to succeed.
TRU has approximately 140 on-campus programs and over 60 Open Learning programs, ranging from traditional academics to trades, certifications to graduate degrees. Co-op work terms, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning, and other programs give our students the chance to put their knowledge into practice under the supervision of approachable faculty mentors. Our open, adaptable classroom encourages exploration, production, and discovery. Our students do, too.
Our Mission
TRU is a comprehensive, learner-centered, sustainable university that provides high-quality, adaptable education, training, research, and scholarship to its local, national, and worldwide student body and the communities it serves.
Our Campuses
Located in the southern interior of British Columbia, TRU's Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses lie in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc peoples.
