Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in English and Professional Writing (Honours) in Toronto Canada | York University
York University
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
36,110
(c. USD25,889.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The English & Professional Writing program uniquely combines both disciplines into one degree. English studies maintain pathways for graduate-level English pursuits, while Professional Writing equips students with hands-on skills for careers in writing. Canada's sole dual-qualification program of this nature.
This degree offers comprehensive practical training alongside theoretical and analytical studies. Our curriculum integrates real-world experiences through diverse activities including web content creation, podcast production, editorial work, publishing projects, and collaborations with community groups.
Professional writing methods
Foundations of literary analysis and critique
Digital content creation
Editing & publishing processes
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level. Minimum IB Diploma point scores of 30 or higher is recommended (scores of 28 will be considered).Minimum 4 is required in each subject unless otherwise indicated. IB Certificate candidates with six subjects are considered for admission, Transfer credit granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, depending on the program (maximum 30 credits). Prerequisites listed correspond to Standard-or Higher-level.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) - Minimum of two Advanced-level (A2) passes and three GCSE or IGCSE Ordinary-level (O-level) passes. Minimum average of C is required on Advanced-level and Ordinary-level passes. Grades of E are not considered. Prerequisite courses (minimum of C unless otherwise indicated) must be presented atthe Advanced-level. Transfer credits may be awarded for A level courses completed with a C or better.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 88, Pearson PTE Academic - 60
General Certificate of Education (GCE) - Minimum of two Advanced-level (A2) passes and three GCSE or IGCSE Ordinary-level (O-level) passes. Minimum average of C is required on Advanced-level and Ordinary-level passes. Grades of E are not considered. Prerequisite courses (minimum of C unless otherwise indicated) must be presented atthe Advanced-level. Transfer credits may be awarded for A level courses completed with a C or better.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 88, Pearson PTE Academic - 60
Tuition
CAD
36,110