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OFFERS
COURSES IN…
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
• Literature from the FOR YOUR MAJOR
Anglo-Saxons to the
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) present Complete your major requirements and test

ENGLISH
• Fiction, non-fiction and
life-writing
• Creative writing
English is the study of literature, language, and how • Gender and sexuality
we create and interpret meaning in the world in our • Indigenous literatures
writing. As a student, you will explore the richness • Critical theory
of a thousand years of creative writing in English and • Media studies
develop interpretive skills that will let you think critically • Global literatures
in English
and with empathy about the ways people respond to our
changing world. You will have the opportunity to develop • Popular culture
out different classes. Design your academic
plan — you’re in control!
ENGLISH MAJOR COURSE
REQUIREMENTS:
• Two courses in junior English (or one junior
ENGL plus one WRS)
• A minimum of 10 courses to a maximum
of 16 courses at the 200-level or above,
including three courses at the 200-level,
three courses at the 300-level and two
courses at the 400-level.

skills in creative and persuasive writing, and to discover • And much more!

English from many places, genres, and historical periods.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH AN ENGLISH DEGREE? To verify your Major and BA Common
I COULD BE A... professional writer, media and public relations officer, journalist, editor, publisher, content Requirements, check the University Calendar
manager, communications specialist, researcher, speech writer. and speak to an advisor.
OR WORK IN... publishing and editing, communications, journalism, government, human resources, public
relations, social media, events management, grant-writing, bookselling, libraries, teaching.

BA ENGLISH (MAJOR) STUDENT SUPPORTS

These are services that enable you to pursue

60+25+1215
63+
Required ENGL Courses (Major) academic and personal success.
BA Basic Requirements
• Academic advising • Accessibility
Second Major, Minor(s), Certificates, Electives
TOP 5 REASONS TO • Student Ombuds Resources
STUDY ENGLISH • Indigenous • Financial Aid
Student supports & Awards
• Academic support • Professional
1 Discover the power of great ​writing in 12.5% • Health & Wellness & Career
Consider adding
prose and poetry​​, including your own. • Campus Food Bank Development
a double major
Study and practise how to express • Libraries • Mental Health
to your degree!
yourself ​and your ideas. • International Supports
2 Learn in conversation with your 25% Student supports
instructors and peers. Our s​mall class 62.5%
sizes provide the opportunity for direct
and meaningful ​exchange with award-
WE ARE ALL TREATY PEOPLE
winning teachers. ​
That’s right — over 60% of The University of Alberta respectfully
3 Connect with ​other ​students ​in your your degree is totally up acknowledges that we are situated on
classes and ​through the English and to you! Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of
Film Studies Undergraduate Network First Nations and Métis people.
events.
4 Broaden your horizons​. Read about
experiences you've never encountered,
ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFO:
and appreciate diverse voices and
office: 3-5 Humanities Centre
perspectives. ADD A CERTIFICATE IN: phone: 780-492-3258
5 Use your words! Workshop your Community Engagement and Service-Learning, email: efs@ualberta.ca
writing, share your ideas, hone your International Learning. website: ualberta.ca/english-film-studies
communication skills. OR A MINOR IN:
Creative Writing. FOLLOW US
blog: medium.com/ualberta-arts-insider
CONSIDER A DOUBLE MAJOR:
youtube: UAlbertaArts
Film, Modern Languages & Cultural Studies,
instagram: ualberta_arts
Media Studies.
facebook: Ualberta SURP
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING:
twitter: UofA_Arts
Arts Work Experience, Study Abroad.
2021 - 2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
BA ENGLISH

DEGREE
GUIDE Join the English
student group. Attend
department lectures and
Your University experience is about visiting speaker events.

what happens inside and outside

Plan your degree path;
of the classroom. This map is a meet your Undergraduate
tool to help you complement your EARLY DEGREE Student Services advisor.
Expand your career options, Test your career
academics with hands-on learning
be proactive, and test options: volunteer
outside of the classroom and take possibilities. Join a student group. on or off campus,
advantage of student activities. or get a summer
or part-time job.
Each new step will help you explore
Reflect on what
your options, take measured risks, you're learning and
and inform your next step. Being Attend literary readings practise self-care.
by global authors, go
informed and engaged leads to to International Week
a richer journey throughout your on campus.
degree and beyond! MID-DEGREE
Learn more about Take risks, try new
Indigenous peoples, things, ask for and offer
LEGEND perspectives, and help to people you know
worldviews. and people you meet.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

GAIN EXPERIENCE

SEEK OUT CONNECTIONS Get involved with your

Get involved with one of the
department: lots of
cultural clubs on campus
NAVIGATE COURSES committees welcome
or volunteer with University
student participation.
of Alberta International.

Add research or creative activities to

your degree with the Undergraduate
Ask professors to be
Research Initiative, or apply into
academic references.
BA Honors.
LATE
DEGREE
Develop and revise
Apply for an English
your career story based Stay on track to
Department scholarship
on your values, interests, graduate: Complete a
or award.
and what you learn. Program Check on Bear
Tracks.

Let the Career Centre support

Study abroad and
you in communicating your skills
receive credit in
and experience to prepare for
Cortona, Italy.
your next step — graduate
studies, professional programs,
or employment.