Bachelor of Arts Major in English

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Credential: degree
Credits: 90 or 120
Next start: monthly

The English program at Athabasca University explores a wide range of literary works from diverse genres, countries, and historical periods.

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Employment rate
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Median income
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Student satisfaction

Source: 2023 AU institutional data and 2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS)

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About Bachelor of Arts Major in English

Program details

Overview

The English program at Athabasca University explores a wide range of literary works from diverse genres, countries, and historical periods.

In this program you will do the following:

analyze forms, styles and ideas of a variety of literary theories, from feminist to post-colonial.
improve your skills in critical thinking, interpretation, and writing.
gain a better understanding of the global spread of English, both in language and in literature.

Our courses span a wide range of topics from literary theory to creative writing, and from children’s and world literature to drama. The program has a focus on Canadian literature, and it also includes optional individualized reading and research courses.

Why take the Bachelor of Arts?

The Bachelor of Arts strengthens critical and creative thinking through a broad range of social, political, and cultural studies. The program is designed to

broaden your perspective on local and global affairs
encourage community and social involvement
prepare you for lifelong learning and occupational diversity

Tuition and fees

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0 Credit

Student fees (regular and audit registrations) for an out-of-province Canadian student in a 0-credit course are calculated by combining the following:
Tuition fee	$609
Course Administration and Technology Fee	$163
Course Materials Fee	$56 (*exceptions apply)
Out of Province Fee	$175
0 credit total	$1,003

1 Credit

Student fees (regular and audit registrations) for an out-of-province Canadian student in a 1-credit course are calculated by combining the following:
Tuition fee	$203
Students' Union Fee ($3.75)	$3.75
1 credit total	$206.75

3 Credit

Student fees (regular and audit registrations) for an out-of-province Canadian student in a 3-credit course are calculated by combining the following:
Tuition fee	$609
Course Administration and Technology Fee	$163
Course Materials Fee	$56 (*exceptions apply)
Students' Union ($11.25) and Alumni Relations ($2) Fees	$13.25
Out of Province Fee	$175
3 credit total	$1,016.25

4 Credit

Student fees (regular and audit registrations) for an out-of-province Canadian student in a 4-credit course are calculated by combining the following:
Tuition fee	$812
Course Administration and Technology Fee	$163
Course Materials Fee	$56 (*exceptions apply)
Students' Union ($15) and Alumni Relations ($2) Fees	$17
Out of Province Fee	$175
4 credit total	$1,223

6 Credit

Student fees (regular and audit registrations) for an out-of-province Canadian student in a 6-credit course are calculated by combining the following:
Tuition fee (except HADM 435*)	$1,218
Course Administration and Technology Fee	$163
Course Materials Fee	$56 (*exceptions apply)
Students' Union ($22.50) and Alumni Relations ($2) Fees	$24.50
Out of Province Fee	$175
6 credit total	$1,636.50
HADM 435 base tuition fee is $1,437 (Total = $1,855.50)

9 Credit

Student fees (regular and audit registrations) for an out-of-province Canadian student in a 9-credit course are calculated by combining the following:
Tuition fee	$1,827
Course Administration and Technology Fee	$163
Course Materials Fee	$56 (*exceptions apply)
Students' Union ($33.75) and Alumni Relations ($2) Fees	$35.75
Out of Province Fee	$175
9 credit total	$2,256.75