Literature invites you to participate in experiences and ideas beyond your own through some of the greatest imaginative minds in the world. Studying English also allows you to explore history, philosophy, sociology or politics.
This degree is a pathway to a Bachelor of Arts and to careers in the arts, communication and teaching at all levels.
The associate degree is a formally established credential recognized province-wide. Graduation from this program requires the completion of sixty (60) credits of university-level study in selected areas with an overall GPA of 2.0.
September 2026
Castlegar Campus
301 Frank Beinder Way,
Castlegar,
British Columbia,
V1N 4L3, West Coast, Canada
May 2027
Castlegar Campus
301 Frank Beinder Way,
Castlegar,
British Columbia,
V1N 4L3, West Coast, Canada
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, as outlined in Policy 8611: Admissions, applicants to Associate of Arts must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:
a) 60% in English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 601.
1Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the Colleges English Language Proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions Appendix A.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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