English
Associate of Arts Degree in English
Reading, examining and learning
Explore the world through literature
The study of literature opens the door to a world of creative inquiry. Literature helps us to understand who we are, where we came from, and where we're going. Through the richness of literature, we learn to see the world through culturally diverse points of view and explore social, political and historical contexts. Studying the discipline of English will give you excellent skills in reading, analysis, critical thinking and clearly organized writing — talents that will lead to success in any academic or career path.
English Literature: love, despair, jealousy, betrayal…never a dull moment!
From A-Z
As an Associate Degree student, you'll explore great literature from some of the earliest writings to modern-day classics. Travelling across genres, periods, and diverse cultural perspectives, English students learn to see the world from different viewpoints.
You will become adept at analyzing information, constructing a solid argument, and writing thoughtfully-constructed academic essays. We offer courses in classic English literature, as well as those that focus on Canadian, American, Indigenous, and Women's literature. You may study novels, plays, poetry, short stories, films and visual texts, as well as non-literary texts. Come read the world with us!
Transfer your credits to university
As a graduate, you can continue towards a BA in English or Education, a professional writing minor or even an advanced degree in English.
Grads can explore options like:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature
- Interdisciplinary MA/PhD in Cultural, Social and Political Thought at UVic
- Royal Roads School of Communications and Culture - full block transfer for a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication
Get a taste of English
You may also choose to take English courses as electives to satisfy university transfer requirements for many other Camosun programs.
Many academic disciplines can benefit from the communication and analytical skills you'll develop with these courses.
What's an Associate Degree?
An associate degree is a two-year academic program made up of 20 university-level courses. It is a stand-alone provincial credential you can list on your resume, as well as a good option to consider if you plan to continue your education to complete a university degree.
Camosun offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. Because an associate degree programs provide some flexibility with course choices and scheduling, you can study full-time or part-time, and potentially year round.
Camosun's academic advisors are available to help you understand how to choose the right courses to meet your educational goals. With this assistance, you will be able to make informed choices to ensure the courses you select will be usable for the specific university program you'd like to pursue.
Related links
- Arts & Science Programs & Subjects
- English subject page
- Creative Writing subject page
- Communications subject page
- Arts and Science Studies
- General Arts
- University Transfer - look at English electives
- Academic Upgrading
English
- Credential
- Associate degree
- Length
- Two years
- Study Options
- Full-time or part-time
- Work Experience
- Optional co-op or internship
- Start
- September, January, May
- Campus
- Lansdowne
- School
- Arts & Science
