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BA/BS in Secondary Education: English

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•World Rank #73

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BA/BS in Secondary Education: English is a bachelor's degree in English Language Studies programme offered by McGill University in Montréal, Canada.

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: English Language Studies

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

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Secondary Education: English (English Language Arts) prepares students to teach English Language Arts at the secondary school level. Delivered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), the program combines professional studies in pedagogy, curriculum, and educational foundations with classroom-based student-teaching placements. Subject-area coursework covers English literature, culture, and drama/theatre alongside courses such as contemporary issues in education and field experience placements. Graduates gain both theoretical grounding and practical teaching experience toward provincial certification. Career paths include secondary school English Language Arts teacher, adult literacy instructor, educational technology developer, and curriculum specialist. Students are supported by the Office of Internships and Student Affairs and the Education Undergraduate Student Society. Applicants apply through the Faculty of Education.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants apply through the Faculty of Education. 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. English proficiency is required unless exempt: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no component below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo English Test 125, PTE Academic 65, or CAEL 70.

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
World rank: #73
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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