BA/BS in English is a bachelor's degree in Literature programme offered by Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,428 per credit (CAD 704 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Literature
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 704 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,428 / credit
Last checked September 2026 · Source: mtroyal.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in English is a four-year undergraduate degree delivered on campus at Mount Royal University, with an Honours stream option for students who want to pursue more advanced independent study. The curriculum spans classic novels and contemporary works alongside popular culture, including fantasy, science fiction, crime, film, graphic novels and comics, with study ranging from Shakespeare to postcolonial writing across different eras and literary traditions. Students develop their own poetry, fiction and nonfiction writing skills as part of the coursework, can contribute to student publications and collaborate on community projects, and have access to study abroad and field school options along with faculty-supported independent research opportunities in their area of interest. The program suits students who want to build strong communication and critical thinking skills through storytelling, teaching or shaping ideas through language, preparing them for creative, academic and professional careers after graduation.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from Alberta high school requires five Grade 12 courses, including English Language Arts 30-1 (minimum 60%) and Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 or a 30-level language course, plus three further courses from Groups A, B or C. Post-secondary transfer applicants are assessed on GPA, which varies by program, and mature applicants need at least two Grade 12 courses, with some programs requiring more. Applicants whose first language is not English must complete any English course required for the program and meet Mount Royal's institution-wide English Language Proficiency requirement, met by, among other options, IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 per band, TOEFL iBT 86 overall with at least 20 per section (4.5 overall with at least 4.0 per band for tests taken from January 21, 2026), PTE Academic 58 with at least 55 per area, CAEL 70 with at least 60 per band, or Duolingo English Test 120. The Fall 2026 early admission period ran October 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026, with ongoing admission based on program space through August 31, 2026.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to MRU: for the Fall 2026 cycle (the most recently published, as MRU had not yet posted Fall 2027 dates) the early-admission window ran 1 October 2025 to 1 February 2026, ongoing admission by space continued to 31 August 2026, and final transcripts were due 1 August 2026; Winter 2026 entry closed 15 December 2025 and Spring 2026 opened 1 October 2025 with documents due 15 April 2026. International applicants must apply by 1 May 2026, with documents due 15 May 2026. Competitive programs such as Nursing, Midwifery and Interior Design fill within the early-admission window and effectively close by 1 February. Admission runs first-qualified, space-available after the early window rather than on one fixed date, and is not described as rolling indefinitely. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
