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BA/BS in English

University of Regina

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada•QS 2027 #1001-1200

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BA/BS in English is a bachelor's degree in Literature programme offered by University of Regina in Regina, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 978 per credit (CAD 280 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Literature
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 280 / credit
International tuition: CAD 978 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uregina.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Regina, offered with a standard or honours designation over four years, introduces students to literature from a wide range of authors, genres, periods, and cultures of reading and writing. The curriculum spans classical and contemporary literary study alongside more specialized offerings such as Indigenous Canadian writing, Shakespearean adaptation, environmental literature, queer theory, and courses connecting writing to topics like incarceration. As with other arts degrees at the university, the program is delivered jointly through the University of Regina and its federated colleges, Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, and Luther College. Coursework emphasizes close reading, critical analysis, and written communication rather than a single specialization or professional track. The program suits students who want to build strong analytical and writing skills through sustained engagement with literary texts and who are considering careers or further study connected to writing, communication, or cultural analysis. Graduates go on to work in writing, publishing, editing, and journalism, as well as management roles across education, healthcare, and the arts, and many use the degree as preparation for professional programs such as law or teacher education.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The English program page sets out no admission requirements of its own beyond directing applicants to select their student type and consult the Faculty of Arts application guide. Under the University of Regina's general high-school assessment, applicants are judged on a four-course average — English or Français Language Arts, a higher-level math or calculus course, and two further approved math, science, social-science or language courses — with early conditional admission available to Grade 12 students on their Grade 11 and completed Grade 12 marks; for Fall 2027 entry the Faculty of Arts sets that average at 70%. International undergraduate applicants pay a $100 CAD application fee and, unless exempt, must show English proficiency: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT overall 83 with no section below 20 (tests before 21 January 2026; overall 4.5 on the revised scale afterwards), PTE Academic 59, CAEL 60, or Duolingo English Test 120 overall with a Literacy score of 105.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants to the University of Regina apply for Fall 2027 entry with a recommended early deadline of 15 March 2027 for best course selection and a final new-applicant deadline of 15 August 2027; Winter 2027-28 entry has an early deadline of 1 November 2026 and a final deadline of 15 December 2026, and Spring/Summer 2027 entry closes 15 April 2027. International (study-permit) applicants share the same final deadlines as domestic students for each term but have no separate early deadline. Numerous named programs, including Nursing, Social Work, Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work, Indigenous Fine Arts and Indigenous Education, carry their own earlier deadlines instead of the general dates. Admission is not described as rolling; late non-competitive applications are simply carried to the next term the program accepts. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About University of Regina

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1974
Students: 16,600
QS rank: #1001-1200
Programs: 161
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in English award?

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

How long does BA/BS in English take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in English cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 978 per credit (CAD 280 per credit for local students).

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