The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at Booth University College is a flexible interdisciplinary program. Combine an English major with a Film Studies minor to unite your passion for film and theatre with your love for reading, writing, and language. The opportunities are abundant.
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in English and Film Studies can be completed in:
- 3 years (90 credit hours)
- 4 years (120 credit hours)
To study English and film is to study people's stories. Stories help us understand what our society values most at any given time.
Explore British, American, Canadian, and other texts from the past and present. Learn from a variety of cultural contexts and consider issues that shape human culture. Topics like the history of political unrest, gender and sexual politics, and environmental destruction are relevant for anyone interested in shaping culture today.
Unique courses include ENG 360 Mass Media and Society and ENG 320 Trauma Literature. The Film Studies stream offer courses in film adaptation and genre. You'll have opportunities to tell your own stories through filmmaking.
This program will help you develop critical thinking, writing and presentation skills that are beneficial in a wide variety of careers. As the job market evolves in unforeseen ways, you'll have the skills to adapt.
Minor in English
- ENG107: Representative Literary Works
- 12 credits in general courses, including:
- at least 6 credits in literature prior to the Twentieth Century
- ENG280 Literary and Cultural Theory
Minor in Film
- FLM 110 Introduction to Film Studies
- FLM 120 Intro to Film History
- 12 credits in general courses, including:
- FLM380 Film Theory
What You'll Learn
Here’s what you can expect to learn in this program, in addition to our Institutional Learning Outcomes:
- Interpret a variety of literary and cultural works, including fiction, non-fiction, film, drama, poetry, and visual media.
- Express intelligent, critical arguments in your writing, presentations, and classroom discussions.
- Conduct independent, quality research, evaluating primary and secondary sources.
- Acquire and use multidisciplinary knowledge from personal, social, and academic experiences
- Apply their skills for critical thinking, personal growth, and future careers.
- Prepare for the expectations of graduate studies in English Literature or film.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Small class sizes, a collaborative learning environment, and faculty who believe in Education for a Better World. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Booth UC provides a meaningful student experience that prepares you with knowledge and confidence for today's world.
Your Future
A degree in English and Film Studies can equip you for a wide variety of professional paths. You'll gain skills that set you up for an evolving job market.
Some students enter the workforce directly in areas of:
- Writing
- Publishing
- Media
- Public relations
- Teaching
- Film industry
Our graduates are critical thinkers and excellent communicators. You'll be set up to thrive in a variety of fields, or pursue further education in areas such as law, journalism, library sciences or education.
To be honest, I've never been much of an English buff. However, the way the program is run at Booth UC is really unlike any other English program. I feel like the professors make an effort to make sure we have fun, while also ensuring we learn, understand, and gain knowledge from our courses.”
- Jin Nuyda, English student
Courses
For course details, visit the Academic Calendar.
This program is currently open to all students on a direct entry basis. After 60 credit hours of study, students must meet a minimum GPA of 2.0 and Grade C in all discipline courses to continue in the program.
3 Year (90 credit) Requirements
- 90 credit hours
- 42 credit hours in the core curriculum
- At least 30 credit hours in the discipline (including those taken in the core curriculum, but not including ENG100)
- 3 credit hours of ENG280: Literary Theory
- 3 credit hours of ENG395: Selected Themes in English Literature.
- At least 9 credits at 300 level or higher.
4 Year (120 credit) Requirements
- 120 credit hours
- 42 credit hours in the core curriculum
- 48 credit hours in the discipline (including those taken in the core curriculum, but not including ENG100)
- ENG280: Literary Theory
- At least one Special Topics course
- ENG395: Selected Themes in English Literature
- The 499 Integration Capstone
- At least 12 credits in literature prior to the Twentieth Century
- At least 9 credits at 300 level or higher.
Admission Requirements
Review the admission requirements for this program, plus specific details for mature students, international students, and high school equivalencies for applicants outside Manitoba.
Contact Us
Our Admissions Team is happy to provide more information or help you through the application process. Contact us if you'd like to learn more about Booth University College or any of our programs.
