- University of Calgary provides BA English with a duration of 4 years.
- The program is offered on a full-time basis and delivered on-campus.
- This is a course-based program.
- BA English is an honours program that gives an in-depth study of a specific topic completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
- This program provides a co-operative work placement option that helps to gain valuable full-time paid work experience that alternates with academic studies.
- It provides a study-abroad opportunity as well.
- This program will introduce students to literature from specific historical periods, international literature, specific genres, and literature focusing on current and relevant social themes.
- During the course of the studies, students will gain research and analytical capabilities, creative thinking skills, and the ability to persuasively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Students must successfully complete a minimum of 48 units to a maximum of 60 units
- Some of the courses offered in this program are:
- Introduction to Contemporary Theoretical Practices
- Literature in English from the Middle Ages to the Present
- Shakespeare
- Women's Literary Tradition
- Literary Analysis
- The University of Calgary ranked in 6th place in Canada by Research Infosource in 2018.
- The University offers small class sizes that provide close research interaction with their supervision.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- The average salary after BA English goes upto 53,000USD.