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As an English program student, you'll discover diverse literary styles while honing your creative and analytical abilities. Our curriculum offers thorough historical context to enhance writing proficiency, along with training in analysis and persuasive communication to articulate thoughts with clarity.
Literature classes span from medieval works to contemporary pieces, incorporating theoretical frameworks and critical techniques. The program additionally includes options in cinema studies, drama, and creative composition.
Honours BA: Requires 120 credit hours with a minimum 3.00 GPA across all coursework. Instead of combining a major and minor, students focus on a single honours discipline or pursue two subjects in the dual honours option. This pathway is ideal for those considering advanced academic pursuits.
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Arts in English program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)