Bachelor Of Arts (Honours) - English - Upper Year Entry (QAQ) at Queen's University - Program overview

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Program overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes

Program overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English - Upper Year Entry is designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of literature and enhance their analytical skills. This program emphasizes a blend of creative and analytical work, allowing students to engage with texts in a meaningful way. With a focus on small class sizes, students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The curriculum is diverse, covering a wide range of literary topics and genres, ensuring that students can explore their interests while also discovering new ones. This program prepares graduates for various career paths, equipping them with critical thinking and effective communication skills.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English - Upper Year Entry is structured to provide a comprehensive educational experience over a four-year period. The program includes:

Small class sizes at every level, fostering a supportive learning environment.
First-year courses that include small-group tutorials and are capped at 60 students.
Second-year seminars focusing on single texts, enhancing literary interpretation skills.
Third-year courses that range in size from 25 to 50 students, combining lectures, discussions, and collaborative work.
Fourth-year courses conducted in a seminar format, allowing students to initiate their own research topics and presentations.

Additionally, the program offers options for creative assignments in upper-year seminars and includes Creative Writing courses, where students can develop their unique voice under expert guidance.

Featured Experiences

Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and a strong sense of community.
Hands-on experience in literary interpretation through focused seminars.
Opportunities for creative assignments in upper-year seminars.
Creative Writing courses available to develop individual writing styles.
Engagement with a diverse array of literary topics, from contemporary literature to classics.

Career Options

Editor: Responsible for reviewing and revising written content for publication, ensuring clarity and coherence.
Content Writer: Creates engaging written material for various platforms, including websites, blogs, and marketing materials.
Literary Agent: Represents authors and their works, helping them to secure publishing deals and navigate the literary market.
Teacher: Educates students in literature and writing, fostering critical thinking and communication skills.
Researcher: Conducts in-depth analysis of literary texts and trends, contributing to academic publications and discussions.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Program overview

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English - Upper Year Entry (QAQ) program, the following academic requirements are specified:

General Requirements for International Students:

High School Graduation Certificate: Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate).
Minimum average required for admission is approximately 8 out of 10 based on the Vietnam grading scale.

Program-Specific Requirements:

No prerequisite subjects are required for the Arts (QA) program.

It is important to note that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors.

English Proficiency Requirements

If you did not study in an English-speaking country or if English is not your first language, you must prove your English proficiency through an English language test or the QBridge Language Pathway programs.

If an English Language test score is required, you will find it listed in your To Do List in your Solus student account. If you have been asked to submit an English language test and believe this does not apply to you, you may request a waiver. For more information, see English Proficiency Requirement Waivers below.

Queen’s University reserves the right to request an English language test result from any applicant at any time, when necessary.

Acceptable Proof of English Proficiency

The scores listed below are the minimum English Proficiency requirements for admission to our undergraduate degree programs. We strongly advise you to complete your test and submit your scores to us well before the published deadline. It may take several weeks before your test results are released until they reach Undergraduate Admission & Recruitment. The only acceptable way to submit your test results to Queen’s University is via the testing body.

To match your results to your application, please ensure that you use the same information as your application for admission to Queen’s. This includes first (given), surname (last/family name), date of birth, and gender. We are unable to match the results received with differing information.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A score of 6.5 on Academic Module with no band below 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- iBT (Internet Based TOEFL): 4.5 overall: 4.0 Writing, 4.0 Speaking, 4.0 Reading, 4.0 Listening
- Paper Based TOEFL (PBT): 580 (TBC)
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Overall band of 70 with no band below 60
Queen’s School of English: Successful completion of QBridge Programming
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Overall score of 60
Duolingo English Test: Minimum score 120
Cambridge English: 175, with no component below 170
LanguageCert Academic: 70, with no individual score below 65

English Language Proficiency test results are valid for a maximum of two years before beginning studies at Queen's.

If your current test result is below the requirements, you may automatically be qualified for a QBridge language pathway program. To be considered, you should be competitive for admission in all other aspects and submit any available language test scores. Submitting a language test score below the requirement will not harm your application. No separate application is required on OUAC.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!