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BA/BS in English

Brandon University

Brandon, Manitoba, Canada•World Rank #1,029

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BA/BS in English is a bachelor's degree in Literature programme offered by Brandon University in Brandon, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 596 per credit (CAD 158 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Literature
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 158 / credit
International tuition: CAD 596 / credit

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

English at Brandon University is a Bachelor of Arts program offered as a four-year honours major, a four-year major, a three-year major, or a minor, with related Creative Writing and Drama program options offered separately within the department. The curriculum centres on the study of literature, with an emphasis on historical breadth that includes attention to literature written before the nineteenth century alongside more recent work. Each credential level carries its own requirement for upper-level coursework, with honours and four-year majors requiring the most credit hours at the 300 and 400 level. The program is delivered on campus at Brandon University in Brandon, Manitoba. It is designed for students building critical analysis and writing skills through the study of literature, including those preparing for careers or further study in teaching, law, or other fields that draw on strong reading and writing ability.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The English page on Brandon University's site states no admission requirements specific to this program beyond the general undergraduate admission policy referenced there. Entry follows Brandon's general undergraduate requirements: Manitoba high school graduates with no M, I or E designated courses (or a recognized GED/CAEC) receive a conditional offer on submitting the application, fee and transcript; out-of-province Canadian applicants need a minimum 60% average on the province's university-preparatory courses, including English. All applicants whose first language is not English, or who lack at least three years of English-medium secondary or post-secondary study, must meet Brandon's English Language Proficiency requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 overall (min. 20 per section), Duolingo English Test 120 overall (min. 105 per component), PTE Academic 58, CAEL 60, or Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall (min. 170 per component); exemptions include Manitoba Grade 12 English 40S at 70%+, IB Higher Level English 4+, AP English 4+, or Brandon's EAP Tier 4 program.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply directly to Brandon University: for Fall (September) 2027 entry the deadline is August 15, 2027, and for Winter (January) 2027 entry it is December 1, 2026. International applicants must apply earlier: April 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry, and August 1, 2027 for the next open Winter window (Winter 2028 entry), since the Winter 2027 international deadline of August 1, 2026 has already passed. Applications for the new academic year open October 1 each year. A late application for one term is automatically carried to the following term rather than rejected, but Brandon does not otherwise describe admission as rolling. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Brandon University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1899
World rank: #1,029
Programs: 40
Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in English award?

Brandon University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Literature on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in English cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 596 per credit (CAD 158 per credit for local students).

Can BA/BS in English be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Brandon University.

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