Bachelor of Arts with Major in Humanities (4-year)

About this programme

Both the three-year and the four-year Bachelor of Arts with a major in English provide a breadth of exposure to the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. These degrees prepare students well for any area of employment or vocation with valuable skills—communication, writing, analytical thinking, critical thinking, and organizing. A three- or a four-year B.A. in English also serves as a sound basis for launching into professional studies such as education, social work, law, and so on. A four-year major will give the added advantage of at least 6 more courses in the area of English and the opportunity to take more upper-level courses. More general elective space means that the students can readily include a minor in a second field of interest. Furthermore, the four-year major in English can provide the basis from which to apply for admission to M.A. programs in English. The four-year degree is becoming the standard undergraduate expectation across North America. At CMU, we offer an interdisciplinary program that equips students with professional communication skills for today's job market. Our program emphasizes the importance of strong communication skills, including writing, critical thinking, and presentation skills, while incorporating training in modern media techniques such as audio, video, and graphic design. Through engagement with literature's great writers, such as Homer, Shakespeare, Austen, and Atwood, students learn to think across mediums and skill sets, crafting their own original stories, images, films, and audio recordings. This program provides an inval