Bachelor of Arts in English

About this programme

English is about more than reading books. At UVic, you’ll learn in small classes with instructors who care about strong teaching, thoughtful discussion and student success. UVic English also connects literary study with future-focused learning through digital humanities courses and a Professional Communication program designed for today’s digital workplace. Get close to medieval manuscripts, rare books, photographs and archival materials. You’ll learn how texts are preserved, interpreted and connected to history, culture and memory. Study how technology changes the way stories are created, shared, preserved and understood. Build writing skills for today’s workplace. Professional communication courses help you write for digital, public and professional audiences. Build a portfolio of essays, research, creative work, reviews or digital projects that can support future applications for jobs, graduate school, law, education or professional programs. English and professional communication student Ashley MacLellan completed a co-op with the Department of National Defence after making a connection at a career fair for Indigenous students. TShe built HR and recruitment skills, found a long-term mentor and helped create Indigenous student recruitment initiatives, turning one “why not?” moment into a career supporting underrepresented students and young professionals. Choose your current or most recent high school, college or university to see your admission requirements. The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual ad