BA/BS in English is a bachelor's degree in Literature programme offered by Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,077 per credit (CAD 911 per credit for local students).
English is offered as a Bachelor of Arts field of study at Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, developing critical reading, writing, analysis, and research skills through the study of English language and literature and its connections to other fields. Students can pursue an Honours degree or certificate, a Major, Combined Major, Concentration, or Minor in English Literature, or a separate Writing Minor focused on the theory and practice of writing, editing, and publishing across genres, and coursework connects readily to Cultural Studies and Women's Studies. Honours students complete a full-year, independent research thesis under faculty supervision, described as a distinctive opportunity among Halifax universities. The department offers a BA Internship option allowing students to apply their studies in corporate, government, or non-profit workplace settings, and more broadly provides experiential learning through co-op work terms, internships, practicums, volunteering, research projects, and service learning. Classes are kept small, from writing workshops of up to 25 students to literature classes of 20 to 30, supporting close feedback from instructors. An active, student-led English Society runs theatre trips, readings, and the annual Atlantic Undergraduate English Conference. The program suits students seeking strong writing and critical-thinking skills for varied careers or further study.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: This program's own requirements page defers to Mount Saint Vincent University's general admission requirements (sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.6 of the undergraduate calendar) rather than stating its own academic thresholds. Domestic applicants are assessed on their Grade 12 academic courses; for Nova Scotia and comparable Canadian provinces this means at least five university-preparatory Grade 12 courses with an overall average of 70% or higher and no individual grade below 60%, including Grade 12 academic English at 65% or higher, with detailed requirements varying by province. International secondary-school applicants need an average of at least 70% across their five best final-year academic subjects, and transfer applicants need an overall GPA of 2.0. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86-92 (no section below 21), PTE Academic 59 (no band below 54), CAEL 60 or Duolingo English Test 115 (no subscore below 95). Students wishing to take English honours may apply after completing 10.0 units of university study.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to Mount Saint Vincent University, which runs three intakes a year: for January 2027 entry the domestic deadline is December 1, 2026; May 2027 entry closes April 1, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes August 2, 2027, with the Bachelor of Education programme closing earlier, December 7, 2026, for both domestic and international applicants. International applicants face the same three intakes: January 2027 entry closes November 6, 2026 (extended from an earlier September 15, 2026 date); May 2027 entry closes January 4, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes May 3, 2027. Admission is deadline-based, not rolling, though late applications are considered only if space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
