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Honours BA Second Language Teaching - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #228 =

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At University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada, Honours BA Second Language Teaching - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is offered as a honours degree in English Language Studies programme. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: English Language Studies
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalogue.uottawa.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This undergraduate program leads to an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Second Language Teaching (Teaching English as a Second Language), offered jointly by the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Education and Faculty of Arts through the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI). The multidisciplinary curriculum covers theories of language acquisition, second-language learning and teaching, and the interrelationships between language, culture and society. Graduates who meet the Faculty of Education's admission requirements are eligible for a limited number of reserved places in the university's Teacher Education (BEd) program, and several graduate program options are also available. The 120-unit curriculum is organized into basic-skills, compulsory, optional and elective course units, completed over four years of full-time study. The program is offered in English and in French.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: For applicants presenting an Ontario high school diploma, the minimum requirement is English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U) among at least six 4U/4M or DU-level courses, and a minimum overall admission average of 75%; meeting this minimum does not guarantee admission.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About University of Ottawa

“Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1848
Students: 49,864
QS rank: #228 =
Programs: 525
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Honours BA Second Language Teaching - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) award?

University of Ottawa awards a Honours Degree in the field of English Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Honours BA Second Language Teaching - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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