NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in English in Wolfville Canada | Acadia University
Acadia University
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Wolfville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,786
(c. USD15,619.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Learning English opens doors to diverse analytical reading and writing experiences, including:
meticulous reading and attentive listening techniques
deeper interconnections between texts, concepts, and viewpoints
advanced methods for identifying trends and omissions in cultural documentation using digital resources
Our faculty members are accomplished scholars and authors in their disciplines, dedicated to guiding you toward becoming an involved community member who shapes their own destiny.
An English degree cultivates an advanced appreciation of literature's global historical impact. Furthermore, a BA in English sharpens essential communication abilities crucial for professional achievement in nearly any field.
Acadia's English curriculum features over 60 semester-length courses, all instructed by experts in literary and media analysis. Introductory classes expose students to diverse literary forms while teaching effective writing techniques. Upper-level English majors explore specialized interests through coursework spanning various eras, writers, styles, cultures, and analytical methods, including creative writing options.
The honors program forms a core component of our English studies. Students may choose between coursework or thesis paths, with creative writing thesis projects available.
Our department additionally provides a one-year MA program in English literature. Graduate students engage in intimate seminars and collaborate with advisors on original research or editorial projects. Teaching opportunities may arise, and our renowned faculty support multiple scholarly approaches across English-language literature.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission from High School
When planning their secondary school programs, students should note that a number of courses taken in the first university year have secondary school prerequisites. Generally, students continuing university work in subjects available in secondary school are advised to have senior year secondary school standing in those subjects.
Only academic (university preparatory) high school courses are acceptable for admission. The University reserves the right to exclude inappropriate courses from among those presented.
All students must present a penultimate (NS Grade 11 or equivalent) high school year course in mathematics
Required courses:
- English 12
- Four additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced course
Admission from the International Baccalaureate Program
Students will be considered for admission using the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24. Students admitted to Acadia University with a score of 30 or higher on the IB Diploma will receive 30 credit hours (30h) of university credit.
Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the diploma will be considered based on their coursework. Acadia gives individual credit for IB courses completed at the higher level with grades of 5, 6, or 7.
English Language Proficiency
TOEFL score is 80 (PBT 550) with a minimum score of 90 (PBT 580) with no subtest score below 20. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no subtest score below 6.0), a CAEL score of 70 (with no subtest score below 60), a PTE Academic score of 61 (no subtest score below 60), Cambridge English: Advanced with a total of 176 (no subtest score below 169), and MELAB with an overall score of 80.
Tuition
CAD
21,786