English Literature at Western: Admission Average
Western University · London, ON
What average do you need for English Literature at Western?
English Literature at Western University typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-80s, roughly 78–89%. It ranks #14 of 17 Western programs by admission average.
Strong humanities program, good for law and education paths.
How competitive is it?
Of the 2 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 78% up to 89% is inside it, and 74% up to 78% 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
- Bishop's University – mid 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 Western
Western University is best known nationally for the Ivey Business School, which offers Canada's most selective and prestigious undergraduate business program (HBA). Western has a reputation for a vibrant social campus life alongside genuine academic excellence. The campus in London, Ontario is widely considered one of the most beautiful in Canada.
Western University is in London, ON, was founded in 1878 and has about 40,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,200 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Getting into Ivey requires strong first-year grades (typically 80%+ at Western) plus extracurriculars and an application - grades at Western aren't everything.
- Western's social culture is a real part of the experience - many students cite it as a key reason they chose it.
- London is a mid-sized city - lower cost of living than Toronto but fewer industry connections.
Other Western programs
- Ivey HBA (Business) – high 80s-low 90s (for admission to Western; Ivey selection internal)
- Medical Sciences – high 80s-low 90s
- Neuroscience – high 80s
- Biochemistry – high 80s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil & Environmental Eng. – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Commercial Aviation Management – low-to-mid 80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Political Science – high 70s-80s
- Psychology – high 70s-80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s
- Law (JD - post-undergrad) – LSAT-dependent