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undergraduate

Degree

Associate of Arts Degree - English

undergraduate

Degree

Associate of Arts Degree - English

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $12,400 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 31-August-2023 2023-08-31
Winter-January 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Spring-May 30-April-2024 2024-04-30
Fall-September 31-August-2024 2024-08-31

Overview

Associate of Arts Degree - English

Studying English is a great place to start if you are interested in exploring philosophy, history, psychology, religion, anthropology, sociology or politics. 

You can also continue towards an associate of arts degree in English at Selkirk (two years) and then a bachelor of arts degree in English (two more years at a university).

Graduates of English enjoy successful careers because their skills are always in demand. 

Employers hire English majors because they have advanced skills in writing and public speaking; critical thinking and creative problem-solving; research, analysis and interpretation. 

In addition, employers like to work with English majors because these students have developed ethics, empathy, and an appreciation of diversity.

Our two-year English program will prepare you for entry into the third year of an English or arts program at most degree-granting institutions. 

Here are some outcomes a student who graduates from English should expect.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Use language to teach, delight and persuade
  • Argue convincingly
  • Research, analyze and present complex information
  • Critically read texts of all kinds and assess their rhetorical, ideological and aesthetic strategies
  • Explain the importance of literature in society and its role in creating identities, representing diversity, and encouraging empathy
  • Contribute to the well-being of society through tolerance, compassion, and a curiosity about human nature

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$17,620

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,792
Accommodation 1 bed room $5,220
Tuition 1 person $12,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
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writing
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speaking
-
reading

PTE

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate
  • Duolingo English Test: 110

Applicants who lack the specific English admission requirements may still gain admission to the program with the understanding that they will successfully complete ENGL 66 Essential English course in the first year of their program. 

This course must be completed to advance beyond 30 program credits.

The Academic English program allows students to build their English language skills and earn credits that can be used to transfer into a Selkirk College diploma or university transfer program. 

No minimum TOEFL or IELTS score is needed for entry into the English Language Program. 

FundamentalIntermediateAdvancedUniversity/College Preparation
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  • 4 Core classes in Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Communications.
  • 2 Seminar Classes
  • 22 hours per Week

Business English (advanced)

Includes 1-3 approved college classes

Each ELP level takes approximately 4 months. (1 semester) to complete.

Each semester has 2 modules (7-8 weeks)


Academic background and requirement

  • Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
  • Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
  • Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
  • A minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent.

Academic Upgrading & Development:

  • Students that don't meet the requirements can enrol on the tuition-free academic upgrading program and earn high school credits.

Career opportunities

  • Communications Specialist
  • Creative Writer
  • Teacher
  • Editor
  • Technical Writer
  • Speech Writer
  • Public Relations Specialist

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