Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English

University of Canterbury

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours or BA(Hons) is for high-achieving Bachelor of Arts students (or those from equivalent degrees) to select from a wide range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences. UC's BA honours degree is made up of a personalised study programme, which includes elective coursework and a supervised research component. Studying literature opens up worlds and times beyond our experience, helping us understand and reflect on our own history, society, and identity. It builds core skills for study, career, and daily life. Study Involve: Learn how to analyse texts, write clearly and creatively, debate and critique effectively, and how literature adapts to cultural and historical influences. Chance to create your own fictional or non-fictional works, from poetry to novels to essays in a variety of different courses. Alongside courses on the novel, theatre, and 20th century literature, we also offer courses in fields such as children’s literature, human-animal studies, and popular fiction (including science fiction, horror, and fantasy).

Faculty of Arts