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The Centre for Humanities offers a rich variety of Undergraduate English courses. Students can take individual courses, earn a minor or a Bachelor of Arts in English (three– and four–year degrees) or a minor or Bachelor of Arts in Canadian Studies (four–year degree).
Courses span a wide range of topics from remedial writing skills to creative writing, from children’s literature, to drama, to theory, to individualized reading and research. The undergraduate English program is particularly strong in Canadian literature.

Entry Requirements

• Hold credit in ENGL 255 (Students are strongly encouraged to register in ENGL 255 early in their program.); or have a grade of B- (70 per cent) or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory (100) level; or receive credit for an English course in which a grade of B- or better was achieved.
• In addition to completing this degree through online and distance learning, students have the option to take Bachelor of Arts courses in a classroom setting at other institutions.
• Students who hold a previous degree must enrol in the Bachelor of Arts four-year second undergraduate degree program. This degree requires a minimum of 60 credits.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• A minimum of 36 credits in English courses including a minimum of 24 senior (300 or 400) level credits.
• 3 junior (200) level English credits in composition, for example ENGL 255.
• 6 junior (200) level English credits in literary genres, for exampleENGL 211 and ENGL 212.
• 3 senior (300/400) level English credits in literary theory.

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The Centre for Humanities offers a rich variety of Undergraduate English courses. Students can take individual courses, earn a minor or a Bachelor of Arts in English (three– and four–year degrees) or a minor or Bachelor of Arts in Canadian Studies (four–year degree).
Courses span a wide range of topics from remedial writing skills to creative writing, from children’s literature, to drama, to theory, to individualized reading and research. The undergraduate English program is particularly strong in Canadian literature.

Entry Requirements

• Students are not permitted to obtain a second undergraduate degree in the same field or related field as their first undergraduate degree. Students who have completed a previous undergraduate degree must enter the second undergraduate Bachelor of Arts four-year degree and follow these regulations. The English writing skills requirement is waived for students enrolling in the second undergraduate degree.
• Students in the Bachelor of Arts program, as either a first or second undergraduate degree, generally have the option to combine two majors if they wish. Students who undertake double majors must fulfill all requirements for both majors. Depending upon the majors chosen, this may greatly restrict course selection (particularly in the second undergraduate degree program) or require the completion of more than 120 credits. Students considering enrolling in double majors should consult with an Athabasca University advisor for assistance in selecting their programs and courses.
• You may change majors at any time. You will be placed in the current regulations. If you wish to remain in the regulations that were in effect at the time of your original enrolment, contact Admissions and Evaluations Services. Please reference the appropriate Calendar, e.g., 2002-2003 regulations. To request a change of major, complete and submit a new Undergraduate General Application Form. No fees are required.
• The degree conversion provision is available to Athabasca University students who have been awarded a three-year AU degree and wish to convert to a four-year degree. For more information about this regulation, please review the Degree Conversion Provision Policy
• In addition to completing this degree through online and distance learning, students have the option to take Bachelor of Arts courses in a classroom setting at several institutions. See Learning Services Collaborations for partners.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• 45 credits in courses designated as major courses including a minimum of 36 senior (300 or 400) level credits (a minimum of 12, 400-level credits).
• 3 junior (200) level English credits in composition, for example ENGL 255.
• 6 junior (200) level English credits in literary genres
• 3 senior (300/400) level English credits in literary theory
Select all courses labeled ENGL, except all 100-level English courses. These courses will not count towards the concentration in English.

To select a balanced concentration in English, students should select courses to cover British, Canadian, and American literature; the major literary genres, historical periods, and theory.

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What is your vision of social justice? Where do you see yourself making a difference? We offer a program of studies leading to the degree of Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) that is fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.
Graduates are employed in a wide range of government and voluntary organizations such as family and children's services, hospitals, women's services, corrections and Indigenous social services.
Our program emphasizes structural, feminist, Indigenous and anti-oppressive analyses. In addition to the comprehensive standard BSW program, we also offer child welfare, Indigenous, and Indigenous child welfare specializations.

Entry Requirements

• Completion of a minimum of the first two years (30 units) of an undergraduate program at UVic, with an overall average of at least 3.5 (on the UVic 9.0 point scale) or better, or the equivalent at another university or community college on the last 12 units of university-transfer course work
• Within the required 30 units, completion of SOCW 200A and 200B or their equivalents. 24 units should be completed from within general education liberal arts subject areas.
• For the May entry point only, applicants will be considered for admission with 27 units of credit in order to then complete Socw 200A and 200B in this session.
Academic Writing Requirement
• Successful completion of a 1.5 unit AWR-designated course (ENGL 135, 146, 147, ENGR 110).
• One of the following qualifications.
- A score of at least 86% on the B.C. English 12 Provincial Examination, or English 12 First Peoples Provincial Examination, within the three years immediately prior to admission.
- A final grade of at least 86% in an approved English 12 equivalent course from other Canadian provinces within the three years immediately prior to admission.
- 1.5 units of transfer credit for ENGL 135, 146 or 147, ENGR 110, or AWR-designated level credit.
- A degree from a recognized English-speaking university.

Other Fees

• $112.20 CAD - all transcripts arriving from institutions within Canada

• $137.70 CAD - any transcripts arriving from institutions outside of Canada

Course Challenge Per fee unit

- Domestic 168.60

- International 545.53

Audit Fees Fee Per Unit Under age 65

Undergraduate Level Courses

- Domestic 168.60

- International 545.52

Graduate Level Courses

- Domestic 292.72

- International 369.66

Age 65 or Over

- Undergraduate Level Courses 57.12

- Graduate Level Courses 96.16

Notes

The number of applicants admitted will depend on the resources available to the School and the number of qualified applicants. An initial screening for admission will be based on sufficient number of units and grade point average as stated above. Provided applicants meet these criteria, they will be evaluated for admission to the School of Social Work based on grade point average, and a written submission.

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