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English Literature degrees in Canada

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English Literature Bachelor Degree

Concordia University Canada

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English BA, Masters Degree

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Canada

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English Language & Literature BA (Hons)

St. Thomas University Canada

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All Bachelors Degrees in English Literature

Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in English Literature in Canada

Study a English Literature degree in Canada in 2025

English literature as an academic subject studies literature that have been written in the English language. This will encompass texts from many different periods of history, and also texts that have been written with a variety of purposes, such as poetry, sonnets and novels, among others. Through your degree you will gain the skills and knowledge to interpret and analyse many different types of literature.

Graduates of a degree in English literature will have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. The skills gained throughout your degree will be transferable and applicable in a range of professional fields. Some careers you might consider include journalism, archiving, publishing, writing and content production.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Language and Linguistics Analysis
  • Writing through History
  • Creative Writing
  • Cultural Writing
  • Identities in Literature

Study in Canada

Canada has a well earned reputation as a kind and welcoming country, making it a popular destination for international students looking to study abroad. If you choose to study in Canada, you will be able to access some of the worlds leading universities, as well as study in an environment that is encouraging of your development both inside and outside of the classroom. You will be able to choose from many highly ranked universities according to the QS World University rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in Canada for international students.

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