8 Language Studies BA Degree Programs in Canada

The General BA is a three-year program (90 credits) that touches on a variety of subjects, whether in languages, literature, humanities or social sciences. Find out what you love and broaden your horizons.

In Spanish Studies, we offer a 3-year BA (Single Major, Double Major, Combined Major). Our courses will help you to develop your communications skills and your critical thinking skills-a must in order to grasp the subtleties of interacting with the different Hispanic cultures. You will deepen your understanding of the Latin American and Spanish cultures and history through the analysis of texts and videos from the Internet and the media, the study of films and literature as well as an in-depth study of the language through translation.

Welcome to the Department of English at the University of Winnipeg, located in Treaty 1 territory. We offer a wide range of courses and a number of different undergraduate degree programs that offer students the opportunity to specialize in English Literature, Creative Writing, Young People's Texts and Cultures, and Screen Studies, and an M.A. in Cultural Studies. Our faculty is composed of highly qualified professors who are committed to their students, to diverse research interests, and to the importance of literature, language, and culture as forms of knowledge.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Study literature from a variety of perspectives. Read everything from The Canterbury Tales and the Bible to science fiction and young adult novels. Improve your writing, analytical skills, and understanding of literary traditions.

English is not just a language we speak; it is an art form, a history, and an expression of thought and being. By studying English you gain a comprehensive understanding of its language and literature, while exploring its connection to other areas of study and everyday life. Through developing invaluable skills in critical reading, writing, analysis, and research, you become more flexible and creative in your thinking as well as improving your abilities as a communicator — abilities that are an asset for any future career.

UNBC’s English program includes course offerings in Canadian, British, American and International English literatures as well as world literature in English translation, and literary theory. Key areas include First Nations Literature, Canadian Literature, Comparative Literature, Women’s Literature, Feminist Criticism and Theory, literature and media technology, and the relationship between literature and other disciplines. 

UNBC's English program includes course offerings in Canadian, British, American and International English literatures as well as world literature in English translation, and literary theory. Key areas include First Nations Literature, Canadian Literature, Comparative Literature, Women's Literature, Feminist Criticism and Theory, literature and media technology, and the relationship between literature and other disciplines.

The English Department at StFX is characterized by an effort to fuse current research with excellence in teaching to offer students courses and degree patterns that foreground the historical diversity and contemporary value of the broad skill set an English degree offers. With English, students can develop their communication, research, and writing skills all through the lens of fascinating literature across a host of periods, genres, and mediums.