• Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Waterloo is offered as a 4-years program.
  • It is an honours, on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • At the end of the 1st year, students can choose one of three majors within the English program.
    • Literature
    • Literature and Rhetoric
    • Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication
  • At Waterloo, students will learn from the Department of English various features of internationally recognized by scholars.
  • The class consists of 40 students, creating an environment where they can connect with their classmates and professors.
  • In their classes, students will develop all-important skills in communication, critical thinking, analysis, and persuasion.
  • The English program is available as a both co-op and a regular program.
  • After completion of the 1st Year, 40% of the students will take English courses and remaining students can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo and even spend a semester abroad earning credits toward their degree.
  • In this program, students get the opportunity to apply for Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business programs.
  • By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout the degree, students can explore new career areas. 
  • Through Waterloo's co-op program, students make an average of 11,025 USD per four-month work term.
  • The University of Waterloo is ranks No.1 in Canada for career preparation according to Maclean's survey of 24,000 university students.
  • The average salary for this program goes up to 42,000 USD.