Thinking. Writing. Making.

Our undergraduate programs

English literature

Develop your skills in critical thinking, rhetorical analysis, and writing. The undergraduate degree can additionally be combined with History or Creative Writing.

EXPLORE WHAT ENGLISH LITERATURE HAS TO OFFER

Creative writing

This is a competitive program because written communication and storytelling are central to all cultural industries, including internet publishing, gaming, advertising, editing, teaching, and entertainment.

Prepare your portfolio

Professional writing minor

Professional writers understand a broad range of readers and know the best ways to communicate information to them in written, visual, digital, and oral media. Enrolled students in any field can add a minor to their degree.

Communicate your ideas effectively

For students in other programs

Composition courses

Individual courses that can be taken by enrolled students in any field. Your courses are determined by the results of your placement test administered by the department.

Explore your electives

Research & creation

Research initiatives

Our faculty research publications, projects and groups connect Concordia to scholars across the country, and internationally.

Mordecai Richler Reading Room

We are home to the Mordecai Richler Reading Room, an exclusive collection of artifacts from the late author's estate.

Professors' bookshelf

Our professors are published authors in a variety of genres, including creative works and scholarly monographs.

Writing at Concordia

Concordia and Montreal provide an eclectic writing milieu that is sure to inspire and motivate your creativity.

Student life & services

Get the most out of your student journey at Concordia! Take advantage of academic advising to ensure you're on the right path. Join an active student association, group or publication. Explore available financial support.

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