BA/BS in English

Lakehead University's English program examines the historical development of English-language literature from the medieval to the contemporary period alongside a range of critical and theoretical approaches, with coursework spanning poetry, film, popular culture, creative and professional writing, gender studies, children's literature, and fiction. The program is offered at the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, with a three-year Bachelor of Arts, a four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts, and combined options with a Bachelor of Education over five to six years. First-year students take foundational literary courses alongside humanities and social-science electives before specializing in upper years. Small class sizes give students close contact with faculty, and graduates build advanced critical-thinking, research, and written and verbal communication skills alongside the ability to analyze texts across historical periods and cultural contexts. The program suits students seeking a flexible literature and writing credential with defined pathways into combined education degrees.