Program at a glance
Credential
Associate Degree
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
2 years
Explore a variety of subjects
English Literature: love, despair, jealousy, betrayal…never a dull moment!
Start in September, January or May
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.
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!
English Help Centre
The Upgrading and English Help Centres provide writing and English support, Monday-Friday.
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
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.
The Associate Degree program provides 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.
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.
Related links
- English (subject)
- Creative Writing (subject)
- Communications (subject)
- Arts and Science Studies
- General Arts
- University Transfer
- Academic Upgrading
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
In the Associate of Arts Degree in English you'll learn written and oral communication skills. You'll learn to communicate clearly, concisely and coherently in a style appropriate for the purpose, situation and audience. You'll gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will allow you to assess, evaluate and process complex information appropriate to an area of concentration or the discipline.
You'll demonstrate the skills and understanding necessary to use numbers and mathematics to deal effectively with common problems and perform Information retrieval and evaluation.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
English, Associate of Arts Degree
$7,324 (domestic)
$31,780 (international)
English, Associate of Arts Degree, Internship designation
$8,253(domestic)
$33,415 (international)
English, Associate of Arts Degree, Co-op designation
$8,930 (domestic)
$35,050 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Curriculum & courses
Admission requirements
One of:
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
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Contact us
If you have admissions questions contact us today!
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your classes contact artsci@camosun.ca.
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Alena Chercover
Instructor, English
chercovera@camosun.ca
250-370-4421
Liz Ashton Campus Centre
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Laurie Elmquist
Instructor, Creative Writing and English
elmquist@camosun.ca
250-370-3355
Paul Building
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Jeanne Iribarne
Instructor, Creative Writing and English
iribarne@camosun.ca
250-370-3359
Paul Building
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Kari Jones
Instructor, Creative Writing and English
jonesk@camosun.ca
250-370-3349
Paul Building
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Micaela Maftei
Instructor, English
mafteim@camosun.ca
250-370-3354/ 3837
Paul Building and Liz Ashton Campus Centre
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Neil Stubbs
Instructor, English
stubbsn@camosun.ca
250-370-3422/ 4463
Paul Building and Liz Ashton Campus Centre
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Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Contact information
School of Arts & Science
International students please contact Camosun International