Bachelor of Arts in English

The Bachelor of Arts, Major in English program focuses on the, diverse literatures of the English-speaking world, including the full range of British, Canadian, and American literary traditions, diasporic literature and literature in translation, oral and written Indigenous narratives, and classic and contemporary film. This degree will allow students to develop the knowledge, core competencies, and skills characteristic of a traditional Bachelor of Arts program, while preparing them to respond critically and creatively to a wide range of issues and challenges in our community and in society in general. In addition to critical reading, writing and thinking skills, students who complete a Bachelor of Arts in English will be prepared for entry into the labour market through the incorporation of essential employability skills into all of our courses. They will also benefit from the expertise and the commitment to teaching excellence of our faculty, as well as from the small class sizes that characterize undergraduate study at KPU. Arts degrees have high levels of student satisfaction, and the literacy and analytical skills developed in such programs will prepare students to become constructive members of society and to fit well into the workplace. Kwantlen's English Department provides undergraduate courses in a supportive learning environment. 

Career Path 

Graduate careers includes Content Writer or Blogger, Content Writer or Copywriter, Editor or Proofreader, Technical Writer, Creative Writer (Fiction, Poetry, Scriptwriting), Ghostwriter or Speechwriter, Publishing Assistant, Journalist or Reporter, Social Media Manager, Communications Specialist, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations Officer, Brand Strategist, Podcast Producer or Ho, Proofreader or Copy Editor, Editorial Assistant, Technical Writing Assistant, Creative Writing Intern, Teaching Assistant (English or Humanities), Literacy Program Assistant, Library Technician, Academic Support Tutor, Museum or Cultural Center Guide (Literature Focus), Public Relations Assistant, Social Media Coordinator.