Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) in English: Fees & Entry Requirements at Lakehead University, Canada

Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) in English

Canada

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What will I learn?

Contrary to popular belief, the study of English is not simply about books. English is a wide-ranging field of study that uses textual analysis to dig deeper into our society and the world around us. At Lakehead University, the flexibility of our English program encourages you to follow your own interests within the discipline. You’ll learn about the historical development of English language literature - from the Medieval to the contemporary period - as well as different theoretical approaches to the study of literary and cultural texts. We offer a broad range of courses including: Poetry, Film, Popular Culture, Creative, Academic, and Professional Writing, Gender Studies, Children’s Literature, Fiction.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,133.32 (18,27,480) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Orillia

500 University Avenue,

Orillia,

Ontario,

L3V 0B9, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,133.32 (18,27,480) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Thunder Bay

955 Oliver Road,

Thunder Bay,

Ontario,

P7B 5E1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission as an International Student, you must currently reside outside of Canada and you are not a Canadian citizen. To meet the General Admission Requirements to Lakehead, you will need the following: Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration; Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12); Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian).

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60

Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)

Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110

International English Language Testing System (

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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