Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (English)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
Honours, Co Op & On Campus
CA$48,000/Yr
CA$48,000 /Yr
- 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.
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Important Dates
Closed for application.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$48000 (CAD 48000) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$7200 (CAD 7200) |
| Food | CA$2115 (CAD 2115) |
| Books and supply | CA$2370 (CAD 2370) |
| Total Cost | CA$11685 (CAD 11685) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students need to submit the marks to take admission in the bachelor’s degree:
- Standard 12th English with a grade of 70%.
- Ontario students: six Grade 12 U(University) or M(University/College) courses including:
- any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of at least 70% is required).
- The students must hold the 80s (co-op and regular) to get admission in this program.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students will be evaluated for admission based on 10th board examination results, final 11th school grades, and predicted Grade 12 board results from their school.
- Students have all India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE.
- Students have Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE.
- Students have other pre-university certificate awarded after 12 years of academic studies.
Required Document List
Followings are the required documents:
- Official Transcripts: Students need to submit their copy of their original transcripts. Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Waterloo seal and signature of the Registrar.
- Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
- Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- CV/Resume: Students should probably provide a resume, a copy of their transcripts, as well as a copy of their statement of interest, and other relevant application material.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Digital copywriter
- Editorial assistant
- English as a foreign language teacher
- Magazine journalist
- Newspaper journalist
- Publishing copy-editor/proofreader
- Secondary school teacher
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture Award-University of Waterloo | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Jha Family Scholarship for Excellence in Finance | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Arthur F. Church Mechanical Engineering Scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 710/Yr$710 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeAwards | |
| Sandford Fleming Foundation Award for Academic Excellence | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| B.A English - Literature | full time | 4 years | honours, co-op,on-campus | CA$48000 |
| B.A English - Literature | full time | 4 years | - | CA$48000 |
| B.A English - Literature and Rhetoric | full time | 4 years | co-op, on-campus | CA$48000 |
| B.A English - Rhetoric, Media and Professional Communication | full time | 4 years | - | CA$32311 |
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