English, Bachelor of Arts

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 

2 years at RDC + 2 years at most universities.

Delivery: 
Main Campus
Program Cost Estimates: 
Program Cost Estimates

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Dr. Nancy Brown
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca

Department Information

For more information about the English program, visit the English Department.

University Transfer Program

Two-Year University Transfer Program:

RDC offers the first two years of the Bachelor of Arts program.

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

Related Careers

The study of English develops the skills you require in the workplace-creative problem solving, accurate research, persuasive writing, and confident public speaking. It may lead to jobs in any of the following areas:

  • Advertising
  • Government and Civil Service
  • Research
  • Administration
  • Public Relations
  • Management
  • Radio and Television
  • Journalism
  • Publishing & Printing
  • Languages and Linguistics
  • Writing
  • Consulting

Graduates may also go on to professional studies (for example, in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (for a Master's or Doctoral program) in English.

B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership, motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.

The Program

For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.

RDC offers courses that range from Shakespeare to Indigenous literature, expository to creative writing, national literatures to popular genres, allowing you to learn practical skills while acquiring cultural knowledge.

Transfer Features

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.

Program Content
University of Alberta

Suggested Pattern Year 2

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.

University of Calgary

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.

University of Lethbridge

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.

The below schedule is a general pattern that transfers to the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

  • ENGL 219 ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • Open Options (21 credits)
  • Science Option (3 credits)

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.