When you study English online at Queen's with this General BA, you'll learn to read perceptively, analyze clearly, and communicate effectively. You'll explore writers such as Shakespeare, Austen and Bronte, but also engage with current forms such as graphic novels and works of contemporary writers.
Program Plan
The Bachelor of English program plan consists of 90.0 units. 60.0 of these units are electives which can be taken from any subject, at any level and in any order, as long you have (or obtain) the prerequisites for any 200 or 300-level courses. The other 30.0 units must be taken as described below.
Note: Courses may not be offered every term.
Core courses (12.0 units)
- ENGL 100 (6.0 units): Introduction to Literary Study
- ENGL 200 (6.0 units): History of Literature in English
Option courses (18.0 units)
Selected from the following online courses:
- CWRI 295 (3.0 units): Creative Writing I
- DRAM 303 (3.0 units): Indigenous Playwrights
- ENGL 215 (6.0 units): Canadian Literature
- ENGL 218 (3.0 units): Introduction to Indigenous Literatures in Canada
- ENGL 223 (3.0 units): Selected Women Writers Post-1900
- ENGL 237 (3.0 units): Children’s Literature
- ENGL 259 (3.0 units): Global Shakespeare
- ENGL 273 (3.0 units): Literature and the Fantastic
- ENGL 281 (3.0 units): Legends of King Arthur: Medieval to Modern
- FRST 290 (3.0 units): Paris through Literature, Painting, Cinema & Photography
Note: at least 12.0 units of these option courses must be ENGL courses at the 200 level or above.
Electives (60.0 units)
60.0 additional units selected from all course offerings.
How do I apply?
Admission Requirements
Queen's Arts and Science Online has several admission categories for students with diverse educational backgrounds. Choose the right one for you here.
Application Periods
There are three application periods each year - Fall, Winter and Summer. View the dates and deadlines for each one here.
Submit an Application
To apply for a Queen's online program, simply submit an online application directly through our website.
How Online Learning Works
Click here to learn more about when to access your course, time commitments, exams and more.
What can I do with my degree?
Can I apply to Grad School?
Admission requirements for graduate programs vary by institution and program. If your education goals include attending grad school, we recommend that you speak to the receiving institution and compare our programs to their admission requirements. It is currently not possible to complete an Honours degree in English online at Queen's.
Possible Career Fields
Your BA in English can lead you to a wide variety of career fields, which may include:
- Advertising
- Archives
- Broadcasting - radio and T.V.
- Business writing
- Communications
- Copywriting
- Corporate training/ development