Program Information

School: Cape Breton University
Faculty: School of Arts and Social Sciences
Degree: Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study: English Language and Literature, General
Description: The honours program in English is a more intensive version of the four year major designed for students with an especially strong interest in the subject.

Simply put, you will take more courses in English covering a broader spectrum of periods and subjects. You will also be required to maintain a somewhat higher average in your courses. Though it’s more challenging, having an honours degree tells graduate and professional programs that you are a cut above.
URL: English (BA) at Cape Breton University
Length: 4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $17,024

This cost estimate is based on students taking five full-year undergraduate-level courses.
Careers: Managers in Publishing,Editors

Admission Requirements

Test Scores:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 213] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]

Cape Breton University has strong relationships with several english language partners including, International Centre EAP, English School of Canada (ESC), EC English Language School and ILAC. If your first language is not English, you will need to provide documentation to show that CBU’s English language proficiency requirements have been met. If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction, you do not require a language score. Official documentation, however, is needed. If you have completed at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction, you do not require a language score. Official documentation is required.