In addition to the prizes awarded by the English Department every year, papers that students write for their English and Creative Writing courses may also be eligible for other university-wide writing awards. Many of our undergraduates have won these awards in the past, and we encourage them to nominate their own creative work. Departmental faculty […]
Here are some common questions we get from students. Please feel free to reach out if your question(s) is not addressed on this page. Can Professional Writing be combined with Creative Writing as a double major? Yes. How many credits do I need to complete before I am eligible to apply to Creative Writing? Students […]
Creative Writing Program - FW25 Application for AdmissionDeadline to apply is April 30th, 2025 Creative Writing is a delayed-entry Honours BA program and may be pursued as a single major, double major or minor. Students who wish to apply for admission to the program are strongly advised to take one of the following courses among […]
Beyond choosing to study Creative Writing, you’ve got the option to customize how you study. If you’re weighing two subjects of interest but can’t make a decision, you’re able to declare a major, which would be your primary area of study, as well as a minor, or secondary subject. Or give them equal billing and […]
The English Department offers nine prizes and scholarships. Five of these were established in honour of former faculty members; one honours the Department's retired faculty; and one was established by a former Chancellor of York University as part of his dedication to Canadian Studies. In addition to these seven prizes and scholarships, the Department also […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours Learn how to transform the world through writing. We believe good writing can be taught and that good writers can be trained to be better writers. Our faculty are all published writers with vast experience in a variety of genres including novels, short stories, poetry, memoir, creative nonfiction, cross-genre […]
We offer several awards open only to Creative Writing majors and minors that recognize the achievements of our talented and capable students. These awards are administered by the Creative Writing faculty as a whole. Some of the awards are by submission, while others are selected by the faculty from among the Creative Writing student community. […]
When you major in English or Creative Writing, you choose one of the most versatile and adaptable fields of study at York. Our majors gain an appreciation for the power of the written word in a multiplicity of forms, and for literature’s engagement with a range of political, ethical, environmental, and historical concerns, as well […]
When registering for our courses, you will be presented with the following options: Blended (BLEN) courses. Class time is a combination of face-to-face and online delivery. The total course contact hours will remain the same as a traditional in-person course. Online (ONLN) courses. All elements of these courses will be offered online. There are two types […]
Not sure which courses you need to enrol in to complete the requirements for your degree? The checklists below are intended as guides to help you select which courses you need to take. NOTE: Choose the checklist for the year you began your study. These checklists do not provide official confirmation of your eligibility to […]