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University Transfer: Bachelor of Arts - English

Credential

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

- 2 years at RDP
- 2 years at most universities

Location

-Main Campus

The Program

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

RDP 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.

Program Content

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.

Visit RDP’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.

University Transfer Program

RDP offers the first two years of the Bachelor of Arts program. For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides.

Transfer Features

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Program Cost Estimates

Admission Requirements

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.

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.