University of Waterloo

English - Creative and Professional Writing

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School:University of Waterloo
Faculty:Faculty of Arts
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:English Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Description:Love the written word? An English degree at Waterloo gives you all kinds of opportunity to explore that passion, with more than 150 undergraduate courses available in both the regular and co-op streams.

Take rhetoric courses and learn the art of persuasion. Focus on digital media, where you'll merge the latest technology with enduring principles of effective communication. Or explore the pleasures and insights of English literature, from Beowulf to Virginia Woolf.

At Waterloo, you'll be learning from the best. The Department of English features internationally recognized scholars. In their classes, you'll develop all-important skills in communication, critical thinking, analysis, and persuasion. Your knowledge of language and culture will serve you well whether you're planning to be a technical communicator, or creative writer, PR professional, lawyer, or CEO.
URL:English - Creative and Professional Writing at University of Waterloo
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $9,500
International: $55,000
Careers:Managers in PublishingAuthors and WritersEditors

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of at least 70%)

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 27, 2024

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