English (BA)

About this programme

Study literature, language, and storytelling across genres, from historic novels and poetry to contemporary works and graphic novels, while exploring their cultural and historical contexts, in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about the power of language and communication. You’ll develop strong analytical, writing and communication skills valued across a wide range of industries. You can also gain hands-on work experience by applying to the accredited Arts co-op program . Graduates pursue careers in writing, editing, publishing, communications, law, education and more. Discover what makes this Laurier program unique and how you'll gain real-world experience. Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count: Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!): Explore a sample weekly schedule to see what your day-to-day might look like in this program. Get a glimpse of what you will study throughout your degree. See what your first-year classes will look like through sample courses and start exploring what your upper academic years can offer. In your first year of university, you will be required to take ten courses (five per semester). For more ideas, see the Arts Elective Guide for a curated list of course combinations based on your own interests!