Bachelor of Arts – English Literature, Media, and Writing

The English Literature program develops strong critical, interpretive, and communicative skills grounded in literary theory and analysis. Course topics span diverse genres and fields, including Indigenous literatures and rhetorics, documentary filmmaking, creative writing, postcolonial studies, children’s literature, Gothic literature, environmental communication, and science/health communication.

Students benefit from rich extracurricular opportunities, such as the Dbaajmawak Indigenous Writers Series, which hosts renowned authors, and hands-on experience editing and publishing the department’s literary journal, Sulphur, through the English Arts Society.

Minimum Education Level: High School / Grade 12 completion

Minimum Academic Average: 70.0%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum

• TOEFL: 88 minimum

• PTE: 60 minimum

• Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Applicants may apply for conditional admission without language scores (by completing prerequisite English courses prior to the academic program), but valid test results or course completion must be provided before receiving a final offer letter. Specific entry requirements may vary by student nationality and academic background.

International Excellence Scholarships
High-achieving international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for renewable entrance scholarships based on academic performance.

Total Award Value: $10,000 – $60,000 CAD (Distributed over up to 4 years)

Application Process: Automatic consideration upon admission (No separate application form required)

Eligibility Highlights: Open exclusively to full-time international students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at the Sudbury campus.

Scholarship Value Tiers:

90% – 100% Admission Average: $15,000 in Year 1 (Up to $60,000 total)

80% – 89.9% Admission Average: $10,000 in Year 1 (Up to $40,000 total)

Renewal requires maintaining full-time enrollment (at least 30 credits per academic year) and a minimum 80% academic average.