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BA/BS in World Literature and International Studies

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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BA/BS in World Literature and International Studies is a bachelor's degree in Literature programme offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Literature
Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

World Literature and International Studies is an inter-departmental joint major leading to a Bachelor of Arts at Simon Fraser University, offered jointly by the School for International Studies and the Department of World Languages and Literatures in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It explores relationships between world literature and international studies, and students plan their coursework in consultation with advisors from both departments. Lower-division requirements include a minimum of 15 units in World Literature, covering an introductory course, a writing course, and a course on literary theory and analysis, alongside a minimum of 15 units in International Studies, beginning with an introduction to global challenges. Upper-division requirements include at least 20 units in World Literature and further International Studies coursework. As with other Bachelor of Arts programs at SFU, students complete 120 units in total and must meet the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences' writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct-entry applicants from a BC or Yukon high school must complete a minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum grade of 70 percent, or the equivalent AP or IB course. Grade 11 prerequisites include English 11, Math 11 or Foundations of Mathematics/Pre-Calculus 11, one approved Science 11 course, and one Social Studies 11 course. At Grade 12, Course List A must include the required English course plus, because this is a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences program, only one further List A humanities or social-science course rather than the two required by some other faculties, with additional List A or List B courses added to reach the five-course minimum. Admission is holistic, evaluating all approved Grade 11 and 12 courses with greater weight on List A; SFU does not publish a fixed minimum competitive average for this route. Diverse-qualifications and Indigenous-student admission pathways exist as alternatives to the standard grade-based route.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in World Literature and International Studies award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Literature on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in World Literature and International Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

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