Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (English) Okanagan Campus

at The University of British Columbia

Year 1

• ENGL 112 - Studies in Composition
• ENGL 150 - Introduction to Literary Genre
• ENGL 151 - Critical Studies in Literature
• ENGL 153 - Readings in Narrative
• ENGL 114 - Studies in Composition: Aboriginal Perspectives

Year 2

• ENGL 297 - Reading Animals
• ENGL 212 - Studies in Children's Literature
• ENGL 231 - Introduction to Popular Narrative
• ENGL 233 - American Literature
• ENGL 270 - Topics in Women's Literature

Year 3

• ENGL 305 - The Self-Conscious Text
• ENGL 319 - Studies in Romanticism
• ENGL 333 - Canadian Fiction
• ENGL 376 - Television Studies
• ENGL 377 - English-Canadian Screen Culture

Year 4

• ENGL 427 - Chaucer's Earlier Poetry
• ENGL 397 - Contemporary Environmental Writing
• ENGL 429 - Topics in Middle English Literature
• ENGL 437 - Postcolonial Studies
• ENGL 477 - Literature and Science

Academic Eligibility:

• Graduation from high school
• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

Indian student eligibility:

General admission requirements for Indian students are:

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by the school principal, head, or counselor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

The cost of attending Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (English) Okanagan Campus varies greatly based on the type of university attended and the degree pursued. International students pay higher fees than domestic students. Moreover, degrees in humanities, arts, and education courses are often less expensive than degrees in medicine, engineering, or business. International students may expect to spend CA$ 42802 yearly on average to study in The University of British Columbia. Students should be informed that additional course fees and miscellaneous expenses may not be included in tuition.

International students can receive financial aid through scholarships to study in Canada in order to offset their expenses. With a plethora of scholarships available, overseas students can significantly reduce the financial burden of studying in The University of British Columbia . Most scholarships are given to students based on their academic performance or financial situation. Students should, however, check the eligibility criteria to ensure that they are eligible for these scholarships.

The Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) hosts numerous events and happenings in the Okanagan community, including theatre, visiting authors, and the AlterKnowledge discussion series. You can also meet your peers, get involved with student life, and explore career options in the UBCO Critical Studies Club. Joining The Phoenix, the Okanagan campus’s student newspaper, is another worthwhile opportunity to meet fellow writers and hone your real-world English skills.

The English program coursework contains many opportunities for undergraduate research, including a directed studies course, where you will undertake supervised research in a clearly-defined area, leading to a major research paper. The FCCS offers $2,500 undergraduate research awards that provide undergraduate students support to engage in research and creative activities over the summer months.