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BA/BS in English: Literature

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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Offered by McGill University in Montréal, Canada, BA/BS in English: Literature is a bachelor's degree in English Language Studies programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 54,000 per year.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: English Language Studies
International tuition: CAD 54,000 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: mcgill.ca ·

Program details

Overview

English: Literature is a Bachelor of Arts option within McGill's English programme, which also covers drama and cultural studies. The literature option provides a broad overview of foundational texts and methods in the discipline together with study across a range of literary periods, styles, and media, from poetry to playwriting and medieval to contemporary writing. Course examples include Canadian Literature 1, Great Writings of Europe 1, Introduction to Old English, and The 20th Century Novel 1. The Department of English varies specific course offerings from year to year. The major can be paired with minors such as Indigenous Studies, a language minor, Linguistics, Religious Studies, or Geography, and is related to majors including History, Sociology, English: Cultural Studies, Political Science, and Psychology. Graduates develop research, writing, and analytical skills applicable to graduate study or careers such as journalism, media criticism, archival work, and publishing.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants apply through the Faculty of Arts. McGill's admission requirements vary by educational background (Quebec CEGEP or high school, Ontario high school, other Canadian high school, U.S. high school, international curricula, home-schooling, university transfer, or mature-student status) and by the specific programme; grades equal to or above published minimums do not guarantee admission, and the review may consider the complete academic record.

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in English: Literature award?

McGill University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of English Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in English: Literature cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 54,000 per year.

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