English Literature at Bishop's: Admission Average
Bishop's University · Lennoxville, QC
What average do you need for English Literature at Bishop's?
English Literature at Bishop's University typically admits students with averages in the mid 80s, roughly 82–85%. It is the most competitive of the 10 Bishop's programs we track.
Strong liberal arts core, good for law and communications.
How competitive is it?
Of the 2 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 1 asks for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 85% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 85% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
English Literature at other universities
- Western University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- Writing-intensive courses (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Literary Studies
- Writing Seminar
- Survey of English Literature
- Critical Theory
- Language and Style
These are typical for English Literature programs across Canada. About the English Literature degree
After a English Literature degree
English Literature usually takes 4 years.
- Journalist – $45,000 to $95,000
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- English is excellent preparation for law school - LSAT performance correlates with analytical reading and writing ability.
- Publishing, communications, marketing, and government writing roles all actively recruit English graduates.
- A strong GPA in English is highly competitive for teacher certification programs.
Applying to Bishop's
Bishop's University in Lennoxville is one of Canada's smallest universities and ranks in Maclean's top 10 primarily-undergraduate institutions (#9 in 2026). The tiny campus creates an extraordinarily close-knit community. Bishop's is English-language and has a liberal arts focus with strong business and education programs. The residence guarantee and small class sizes create an unusually personal university experience.
Bishop's University is in Lennoxville, QC, was founded in 1843 and has about 3,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Bishop's is the only Canadian university where a first-year student in residence can know virtually everyone on campus by Christmas.
- The Eastern Townships of Quebec are genuinely beautiful - skiing, hiking, and outdoor life are major draws.
- Small class sizes (often under 20 students) mean real relationships with professors from first year.
Other Bishop's programs
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Accounting – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – mid-to-high 80s
- Chemistry – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Fine Arts – mid 80s