English Literature (B.A.)
In English at Trent you’ll discover a variety of voices across genres and cultures as you explore offerings in historical periods, creative writing, feminism, race and social justice; national, transnational and global literatures and popular culture.
Our society thrives on storytelling, with narrative playing a role in all aspects of our lives. English Literature empowers students with the ability to interpret and understand the narratives we hear. Trent’s uniquely flexible English Literature program is designed to prepare you for any career that demands creativity, critical inquiry, and strong analytic, problem-solving and communication skills. Explore literature, culture and the history of ideas in courses ranging from medieval romance to contemporary graphic fiction. Your classroom discussions will come alive through highly regarded faculty and with a variety of guest speakers, connecting you to the text in your books. The study of English Literature prepares you to succeed in our increasingly textual world.
Accelerated Masters
Earn your Master’s degree in English (Public Texts) within one year of graduating with your honours B.A.
Resume Boosters:
- Take your love of books global and travel to a significant literary heritage site - from the fjords of Norway to the paths of pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales - by competing for the Barbara Rooke Travel Prize
- Gain the skills you need to become a published author by contributing to Chickenscratch, an annual anthology of creative writing that puts students in the editorial seat
- Engage with acclaimed authors, including professors and special guests, during lectures and explore a range of hands-on learning experiences, including dramatic performance, music, creative writing, peer-assessed active learning or blogging
- Participate in seminar and workshop classes that provide opportunities for discussion, critical thinking, and interaction with leading scholars and teachers who care about students
- Join a discussion with students around the world in Trent Durham's global classroom
Career Paths:
- Educator
- Editor
- Journalist
- Writer
- Communications Strategist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Translator
- Archivist
- Arts Critic
- Researcher
- Web Content Manager
- Marketing Specialist
- Publicist
- Broadcaster
- Lawyer
- Human Resource Professional
- Librarian
- Information Services Specialist
Popular Courses:
- Children’s Literature
- Creative Writing
- Graphic Fiction
- Horror, Terror and the Gothic
- Modern Drama; Shakespeare
- Writing the Body
- Truth, Lies and Storytelling
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
