English (BA)

There are stories all around us: stories that inspire, entertain, persuade, even change the world. A story can be 240 characters or 500 pages and may be made of text, images or sounds. You might read it in an ad above a subway door or in a graphic novel. Learn how to develop and share your own stories in both academic and creative formats.  

The small class sizes and individualized one on one support at Laurier Brantford allows you to develop a strong relationship with your peers and professors as you pursue your academic and career goals.  

 

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Program Details

Degree Highlights

Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on:

  • Award-Winning Instructors
    Laurier Brantford English instructors have won provincial and national awards for teaching and creative writingand have a passion for innovative teaching and learning practices.
  • Supportive Writing Communities
    There are many ways you can get feedback on your writing in fun and supportive environments. Join a writing group, present your work at open mic nights and hone your craft in creative writing workshops and classes.
  • Career-Ready Pathways
    Looking ahead to a career in education? Apply to the English with Teaching Option program for a direct pathway into Laurier’s Bachelor of Education. Or apply to the Sussex Law pathway to do a BA and a law degree in six years.

Top Experiences

Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!):

  • Community Service-Learning
    Community Service-Learning placements integrate hands-on experience in the community with what you are learning in your classes. Take English courses with community placements in Writer’s Craft classrooms, after-school programs, local theatres and other venues. 
  • Professional Placements
    Get real-world experience through professional work placements in classrooms, museums, theatre groups and start to build your resume.
  • Hands-On Research
    Participate in the Academic Creative and Engaged Research Showcase (ACERS) using projects completed in class to win prizes and highlight the importance of undergraduate research.

Courses, Options and Pathways

Courses

Get a glimpse of what you will study throughout your degree. See what your first-year classes will look like through sample courses and start exploring what your upper academic years can offer.

Program Options

Explore a variety of courses, specializations and pathway options that let you shape your degree around your unique interests and goals. Find out how you can customize your experience and prepare for what’s next.

Admissions

  • Format: full time or part time
  • Duration: four years
  • Start: September (fall term), January (winter term) or May (spring term)

Your Career Awaits

It’s not only about the journey; it’s about the destination. Let us help you get to where you’re going.

Here are just some examples of our graduates' destinations. What’s yours?

Sample Career Options

Note: Additional training and education may be required.

  • advertising agent
  • copy writer/editor
  • digital communications specialist
  • journalist/reporter
  • lawyer
  • teacher
  • marketing manager
  • project coordinator
  • scriptwriter
  • ESL instructor
  • technical writer

Explore more careers.

Support After Graduation

Alumni for life means that you have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.

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Tuition and Scholarships

Getting a university education is an investment in your future.

At Laurier, we take financial health seriously by providing a wide variety of funding opportunities for you throughout your degree, such as scholarships and bursaries, and by equipping you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

 

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Brantford Campus

The Brantford campus blends small-city charm with big opportunities. It’s home to more than 2,400 students learning in modern classrooms inside beautifully restored buildings, with access to recreation at the Laurier Brantford YMCA and one-stop student services within One Market. With affordable living options, 20+ programs to choose from, great walking and biking trails and a welcoming community, Laurier Brantford is the ideal place to live and learn.

There are many ways to tour our Brantford campus, whether that's on a guided tour with one of our Laurier student ambassadors, on your own using virtual reality, or even on-demand through one of our pre-recorded tours. See our campus spaces and start to picture yourself at Laurier.

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Delivered In Person

Join us on campus and experience university life firsthand.

You can complete your program primarily through in-person courses where you will attend classes in a physical classroom on scheduled days and times, which you will see and choose from when you register for courses. 

Connect face-to-face with your professors, learn alongside your classmates and be part of the campus community from day one.  

Hear From Current Students

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Connect with Us

Questions? Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548.889.8888 or see all contact information.


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