English Undergraduate Degree Programs
The Department of English Language and Literature offers three different degree plans of undergraduate study:
- BA (Hons.) English Major Plan (60.0 ENGL units): Students may focus exclusively on English Language and Literature through the English Major Plan.
- BA (Hons.) English Medial Plan (42.0 ENGL units): Students may combine the in-depth study of English Language and Literature with another field (such as Drama or History) through the English Medial Plan.
- BA English Minor Plan (30.0 ENGL units): Students may decide to major in another Arts and Science program, and still include English Language and Literature through the English Minor Plan, to signal their skills in academic writing and critical analysis.
At Queen’s, 6.0 units is the equivalent of a year-long course (from September to April), and 3.0 units is the equivalent of a term-long course (from September to December or from January to April).
These Plans differ not only in the number of credits required, but also in other requirements. The following chart summarizes the time span and number of courses necessary to complete an English degree at Queen’s:
| Degree | Years to Complete | Total Units | Units in English | Elective Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons.) ENGL Major | 4 | 120* | 60 | 54 |
| BA (Hons.) ENGL Medial | 4 | 120* | 42 (+42 in another Plan) | 30 |
| BA ENGL Minor | 3 | 90 | 30 | 60 |
* 114 units for those students admitted prior to September 2017