Honours in English

Please Note: Applications for admissions to Honours in English for Fall 2012 will be accepted in the Department of English (EA 3146) from March 15 to May 1, 2012.

In December 2012, the first class of English 5110 (Honours Seminar) presented their work at the re(present) and (de) construct: Literary Dialogues from Middle Ages to Mainstreams conference.

Description

The Bachelor of Arts in English is designed to enable students to explore many aspects of English studies. The Department of English offers courses in composition, creative writing, film, literature, and literary theory. Mount Royal University offers students the option of pursuing either a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English. This page provides information specific to the Honours in English stream. For information about the Major in English, please see here.

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in English is intended for students who have a strong interest in literature and who wish to pursue more specialized degree than the English Major. In particular, students whose aspirations involve graduate study are encouraged to consider the Honours Program.

Helpful Documents

The following pdf files can be can be downloaded and printed off to assist students with making appropriate course selections.
 

English Honours Requirements                 English Honours Checklist

Admission

The following are required for admission to the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English:
a) At least 20 courses completed in the Bachelor of Arts English degree
b) A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 (“B” average) over the last 10 courses.

Note: Applications are accepted between March 15 and May 15. Acceptance is competitive, and therefore not guaranteed. English Honours students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (“B” average) to be eligible for graduation.

English Honours Seminar

The English Honours Seminar offers students an opportunity to create a research project focused on a topic of personal interest and to gain practical research experience. Each student will work on an honours project under the supervision of a faculty member into whose area the project topic falls.

Requirements for Graduation

Students must meet the general graduation requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours as indicated in the Mount Royal University calendar. In addition, English Honours students must meet the specific English course requirements outlined below.

Note: Honours in English requires a minimum of 20 one-semester English courses. The maximum English courses that can be used for graduation purposes is 24.

Honours Student Resources and Support
Students enrolled in the Honours Program in English are provided with extra resources and support, including:

• The English Students Resource Room: Located in EA 3115, this space is for students to work on projects and offers computer access. 
• Personal mailbox: Honours students will have their own mailbox for two years in the English Student Resource Room.
• The Department this Month: a monthly newsletter designed to keep students up to date about happenings and events in the Department of English