Honours BA in English -Scarborough in Scarborough Canada | University of Toronto

UTSC's English department provides programs focusing on literature, creative writing, and film studies. Literature students delve into diverse textual forms—from traditional fiction and poetry to graphic novels and narrative video games—through courses spanning different eras and cultures. Film studies analyze cinematic works within their historical and cultural frameworks. Creative writing students develop skills across various genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and screenwriting. Our curriculum fosters critical thinking about artistic forms as vehicles for perception and expression, examining how art interacts with society. UTSC's English programs equip students with analytical tools to interpret how people have documented and visualized human experience, empowering them to engage with contemporary issues through thoughtful discourse.
When planning their academic path, students should verify prerequisites for advanced courses and consult the Program Supervisor regarding cross-campus enrollment. Those considering graduate studies in English should incorporate ENGC15H3 (mandatory for English Specialists) and explore ENGD98Y3—an advanced seminar offering qualified students faculty-guided research opportunities. The Program Supervisor provides guidance for students selecting courses with graduate studies in mind and is available by appointment.