Ces programmes sont offerts en anglais seulement. Les travaux et les examens doivent être présentés ou rédigés en anglais.

Les bons rédacteurs sont une denrée convoitée dans une multitude de domaines. Si vous songez à faire de la rédaction votre gagne-pain ou souhaitez faire valoir votre plume auprès de vos futurs employeurs, la mineure en rédaction professionnelle est tout indiquée pour vous. Parmi les cours proposés, notons Writing for Digital Media, Creative Non- Fiction, Writing for the Arts, et Technical Writing, de même qu’une gamme de cours conjoints en communication, en journalisme et en philosophie.

Why choose this program

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Critical Thinking Skills: The Professional Writing program emphasizes close reading, deep thinking, and effective writing, providing students with essential skills for lifelong learning and professional growth.

Wide Range of Courses: The program offers opportunities to explore diverse literary traditions and topics, including creative non‑fiction, writing for the arts, technical writing, and a variety of cross‑listed courses in communications, journalism, and philosophy.

Diverse Career Paths: You will develop strong critical thinking, research, and communication skills that are highly valued across many fields, including book editing, content development, digital copywriting, and advertising. Graduates may also pursue careers in government agencies, healthcare institutions, and cultural organizations.

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Opportunity to pursue a broader range of interest as it has a greater number of electives.

Can be combined with a Major

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Admission requirements and deadlines for Professional Writing

After your studies

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After completing your undergraduate studies in the Professional Writing, you have two main paths to consider: continuing your studies within your Specialization or Major (for example, a Honours BA in English or Honours BA in Communication) or entering the workforce. 

You may choose to pursue graduate studies in your main program, such as a Master’s degree (MA), to deepen your knowledge and develop advanced research, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills. A research‑based MA is ideal if you wish to specialize in a specific area or eventually pursue a PhD.

You may also decide to enter the job market directly. Your degree can lead to a variety of careers in fields such as Writer, Reporter, Editor, Technical Writer. These opportunities allow you to apply your skills in writing, Digital literacy, public relations and publishing in real-world settings.

Whether you choose to continue your studies or transition into the workforce, your degree provides a strong foundation for building a career related to the Professional Writing.

Career development and experiential learning

The Department of English annually sponsors a writer-in-residence, both to offer support to Canadian writers and to give students direct access to the writer's advice and experience.

Student experience

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The Graduate Students’ Association

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