BA/BS in English Studies

The English Studies program at Nipissing University is a Bachelor of Arts degree covering literary analysis, global literatures, creative and professional writing, digital media and writing, history of ideas, and cultural studies. It combines traditional literary study with contemporary approaches to language, writing, and communication, and includes writing workshops, seminars, and real-world projects. Electives include drama, poetry, and film studies, and the program links English to history, philosophy, and cultural studies. The program is offered as an Honours Specialization, Specialization, Major, or Minor, and can be completed full-time or part-time. Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including six Grade 12 University (4U) or University/College (4M) courses, plus Nipissing University's General Admission Requirements and program-specific prerequisites. Intakes are offered in the Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer terms.