English & Professional Writing
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
About English & Professional Writing
English & Professional Writing is a single degree program blending both fields of study: English keeps open the possibility of graduate work in English, while Professional Writing gives students the practical skills for professional writing work.
The only dual qualification program of its kind in Canada.
This degree option provides a great range of practical skills in addition to theoretical and critical scholarship. Our courses bring the community into the classroom through various practical activities, such as writing web content, podcasting, editing and publishing materials and working with community organizations.
What you’ll learn
- Professional writing techniques
- Introduction to literary study and literary criticism
- Digital writing
- Editing & publishing
Hands-on experiences
- Book and Bookmaking
- Digital Authoring
- Periodical Publishing and Writing
- Organizational/Business Writing
Questions?
Contact us at goyork@yorku.ca

Unique programs at York: English & Professional Writing
Do you love literature, writing and creating digital content? The English & Professional Writing (ENPR) program is perfect for you!
Program Details
Offered by
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Offered at
- Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BA
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Experiential Education
Co-op or internship
Fall entry
Yes (first and upper year)
Winter entry
Yes (first and upper year)
Summer entry
Yes (first and upper year)