English Bachelor Degree

Overview In the English and Film Studies bachelor degree program at Booth University College, you’ll develop insight into humanity as you learn to view the world around you with a broader, more informed perspective. Acquire the most sought after skills in today’s workplace as you learn to think critically, write and communicate effectively and hone your ability to construct arguments, articulate ideas and explain complex concepts in clear terms. Develop excellent analytical and cognitive skills that will give you an edge in professions such as law, medicine, teaching or journalism. Naturally, you will devote a lot of time to reading texts and viewing films, writing about them and discussing their meaning and importance. Your interest in culture and creativity will be brought to new levels as you explore a wide range of texts in their cultural and historical context, from Shakespeare to science fiction and contemporary Hollywood to cutting-edge TV. Studying at Booth The Bachelor of Arts in English and Film Studies program at Booth University College offers dynamic courses taught by passionate professors known for making their classes interesting, thought-provoking and fun. Students value the small class size and the highly personalized approach, enjoying the opportunity to pursue topics of interest on their assignments and presentations. Our program places particular emphasis on understanding literature, film and related media within a larger context of liberal arts – philosophy, psychology, political science and history. Students will explore British, American, Canadian and other literature from the past and present, in courses that are organized in various ways: according to historical periods, nationalities, genres, themes and theoretical issues. As you explore stories, you’ll be exploring life – discovering things about yourself and others, while uncovering truths about human nature and the human condition.