BA in English
Contact:
Dr. Jane MacNeil
Chairperson
Program Information:
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Department Information:
For more information about the English program, visit the English Department in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.
Two-Year University Transfer Program
RDC offers the first two years of these degree programs:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Four-Year Degree Completion
Years three and four of a University of Calgary Bachelor of Arts English major degree can also be completed on the campus of RDC. See the section entitled "Degree Completion Programs: University of Calgary Bachelor of Arts".
For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Planning Guides.
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
RDC offers courses that range from Shakespeare to aboriginal literature, expository to creative writing, national literatures to popular genres, allowing you to learn practical skills while acquiring cultural knowledge.
Admission Requirements
University of Alberta
Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.
Suggested Pattern Year 1
Suggested Pattern Year 2
- ENGL 332 (6 credits)
- ENGL 376 or 377 (3 credits)
- Sr ENGL (3 credits)
- Options (12 credits)
University of Calgary
Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.
Suggested Year 1 Pattern
- ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
- Language other than English (6 credits)
- Science requirement (6 credits)
- Open Option (12 credits)
Suggested Year 2 Pattern
- ENGL 302 (6 credits)
- ENGL 340 (6 credits)
- Sr ENGL (6 credits)
- Open Option (12 credits)
University of Lethbridge
Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.
Suggested Year 1 Pattern
- ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
- Open Options (12 credits)
- General Liberal Education Requirements (12 credits)
Suggested Year 2 Pattern
- Sr ENGL (12 credits)
- Open Options (6 credits)
- General Liberal Education Requirements (12 credits)