BA Honours in English and Creative Writing

Program Requirements

Honours in English and Creative Writing (66 credits)

9	credits: • ENGL 260 Introduction to Literary Studies (3.00) ‌ • ENGL 261 Literatures in English before 1660 (3.00) ‌ • ENGL 262 Literatures in English after 1660 (3.00) ‌
12	credits chosen from: • ENGL 225 Introductory Creative Writing: Poetry (6.00) ‌ • ENGL 226 Introductory Creative Writing: Prose Fiction (6.00) ‌ • ENGL 227 Introductory Creative Writing: Playwriting (6.00) ‌
15	credits chosen from the following four course groups, with at least three credits taken in three of the groups. A course can only be counted in one group, even if it is listed in more than one. 1) Early and Medieval Literature‌ 2) Renaissance Literature‌ 3) 18th-Century Literature‌ 4) 19th-Century Literature‌
6	credits chosen from: • ENGL 342 Creative Writing: Prose Fiction (6.00) ‌ • ENGL 348 Creative Writing: Poetry (6.00) ‌ • ENGL 384 Creative Writing: Playwriting (6.00) ‌
6	credits chosen from: • ENGL 342 Creative Writing: Prose Fiction (6.00) ‌ • ENGL 347 Creative Non‑Fiction Writing (3.00) ‌ • ENGL 348 Creative Writing: Poetry (6.00) ‌ • ENGL 384 Creative Writing: Playwriting (6.00) ‌ • ENGL 414 Literary Publishing and Editing (3.00) ‌ • ENGL 415 Literary Production: Curating and Archiving the Literary Event (3.00) ‌ • ENGL 417 Writing for Media (6.00) ‌ • ENGL 428 Advanced Studies in Creative Writing (6.00) ‌ • ENGL 429 Advanced Studies in Creative Writing (3.00) ‌
6	credits chosen from the following course groups: Modern and Contemporary Literature‌ American Literature‌ Postcolonial Literature‌
3	credits chosen from the following course group: Canadian Literature‌
9	credits chosen from English Literature elective courses (excluding ENGL 224‌ and all Creative Writing workshops)
	Note: The Department of English limits students to 12 credits of creative writing courses in a single academic year. Note: At least three credits of coursework in English Literature must be at the 400 level; these three credits can coincide with fulfilling any of the other requirements.

Notes

Students interested in entering an honours program should consult their departmental honours advisor or undergraduate program director. Normally, students may apply for this change following the completion of at least 24 Concordia University credits. These credits should include program-related courses.
Students wishing to register for Honours in English and Creative Writing should refer to the admission requirements for Creative Writing courses and programs.
Students must meet the University regulations concerning the honours degree.
Students are responsible for satisfying their particular degree requirements.