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Bachelor of English Language and Literature

St. Catharines, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature taught in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in English Language and Literature to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Understanding English Grammar
Introduction to Language and Literature. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Marketing
Media
Journalism
Communications
Publishing
Advertising
Education
Local government

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Introduction to Literary Studies
Understanding English Grammar
Introduction to Language and Literature
Approaches to Language Study. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary school credential appropriate for university entry in the home country
An academically rigorous Grade 12 year
Grade 12 university-preparatory prerequisites for the chosen program
Minimum B- average (higher for some programs)
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 110
PTE 58).

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary school credential for university entry in the home country, academically rigorous Grade 12 year, programme prerequisites at Grade 12 university-preparatory level

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
A passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review eligibility and deadlines for English Language and Literature. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$37,634 CAD
Application fee	$130 CAD
Deposit	$500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Humanities
Department	Department of English Language and Literature
Teaching language	English
Credit value	20
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.