BA in English - Literature and Rhetoric (Technical Writing) (Honours) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo | Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 57,000
(c. USD40,866.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Literature and Rhetoric program combines the complementary strengths of UWaterloo's English Department. This structured curriculum develops expertise in both fields while allowing flexibility to pursue personal interests. Through literary studies, you'll gain a foundation in British, Canadian, American, and Postcolonial literary traditions and theories. The Rhetoric and Professional Writing component examines rhetorical history and theory, professional communication, information design, and digital media. The honors RMPC program offers several pathways tailored to your aspirations: Choose between regular or co-op study formats. Opt for a standalone honors degree, joint honors, or combine it with an Honours Arts and Business degree. Enhance your studies with specializations in creative writing, digital media studies, global literatures, or technical writing.

Curious about how modern organizations craft their communications? This specialization covers subjects like Information Design, Editing, Digital Imagery and Hypertext, Grant Writing, and Advertising Rhetoric.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL or SL English A - minimum 4 or HL English B - minimum 5, total 27

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of at least 70%)
Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular)

Tuition CAD 57,000

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