University of Windsor

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing at the University of Windsor offers a comprehensive exploration of literature while fostering your individual writing journey. This program emphasizes hands-on experience and structured feedback through smaller creative writing classes, alongside opportunities for editing and publishing through practical work.

What you'll study

The program is designed to provide a strong foundation in both literature and writing. In the initial years, you will engage with essential literature courses before transitioning into a more focused study of creative writing in your later years. This includes workshop-based classes and a dedicated editing and publishing practicum.

Core learning areas

• Writing about Literature — Cultivating critical writing skills and evidence-based analysis.

• Literature Studies — Exploring historical and textual contexts, including significant literary movements.

• Creative Writing — Engaging in workshop-style practice across various genres.

• Editing and Publishing Practica — Gaining insights into editorial workflows and preparing original manuscripts for publication.

Throughout your studies, you will refine your drafts with feedback from peers and instructors. In the editing and publishing practicum, you will apply revision techniques and editorial standards to produce a ready-to-publish original manuscript.

Entry requirements

Admission to this program does not require GRE or GMAT scores. Specific GPA requirements are not outlined; instead, decisions are based on a holistic review of your academic history and qualifications for admission.

English language requirements

International students must demonstrate proficiency in English through standardized tests such as:

• Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 115
• TOEFL® IBT: Minimum score of 83
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 60
• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5

Career prospects