Professional Writing

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Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Work Experience Double Major Minor

Gain the type of practical experience highly sought after by prospective employers while studying forms of written expression that inform and shape our culture.

Program Information

The Professional Writing program offers students the opportunity to develop the analytic and critical skills needed to keep pace with cultural, social and technological transformation in the contemporary world. Integrating theory and practice through a structured curriculum, the program consists of courses offered by the Writing Department in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, and Seneca@York's School of Media Studies.

Degree Information

Campus: Keele
Faculty: Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Degree Options: Double Major, Minor, Single Major

Duration

3, 4 yrs

Experiential Education

Research / Other Activities

Honours Option

Yes

OUAC Code

YFP

Degree Overview

Experience Writing
Our Professional Writing program provides you with many and various opportunities to develop your intellectual and practical knowledge. Our experiential capstone courses allow you to gain practical experience in the essential processes of designing, producing and publishing texts, including books, periodicals, digital, multi-modal and institutional writing, as well as projects tailored for community partners.

Unique Programming
Professional Writing at York is unique. We strive to connect and compliment the traditional strengths of a Liberal Arts degree with practical, professional experience. Our program core provides a firm grounding in the history, theory, and critical investigation of writing practices while providing hands-on experience in the creation, management, and presentation of dynamic, responsive writing.

Resources on Campus
Our Writing Centre is a support resource which allows you to connect with a writing instructor in-person or online. This unique resource is free of charge and features workshops, tutoring and one-on-one support aimed at improving and enhancing your writing skills.

With our Professional Writing program, you will be offered an opportunity to develop the analytical and critical skills needed to keep pace with cultural, social and technological transformation in the contemporary world. Through a well-designed and structured curriculum, you will integrate writing theory and practice a variety of writing techniques while preparing yourself for success in your post-university career.

Sample Courses:
WRIT 1003 Professional Writing: An Introduction
WRIT 1004 Research for Professional Writers
WRIT 2004 Writing in Digital Culture
AP/WRIT 3003 Introduction to Institutional/Business Writing
AP/WRIT 4700 Advanced Topics in Periodical Writing
WRIT 4720 Print Culture and the History of the Book

Career Options

Our Professional Writing program fosters a versatile and adaptive approach to writing, responding directly to the needs of professional writing industries and other industries which seek out skillful and accomplished writers. You will develop and hone skills and acquire perspectives that will lead you along various career paths.

Careers: