English - BA (Hons)
Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
Low 70s
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
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Is this degree for you?
Studying literature — like stories, poems, graphic novels, films and digital content — helps us connect with different identities, cultures and time periods. In the English degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), you’ll harness the power of storytelling and creative expression as you journey through a diverse range of literary works.
Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available
As a student, you'll build your skills and experience through optional co-op placements, independent research, community projects, campus journals, practicums in creative writing and digital storytelling. You'll graduate as a strong communicator, researcher and critical thinker, ready to succeed in many fields.
The English degree program is one of 12 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.1
Double majors:
- English and History
- English and Philosophy
Concentration:
- Creative Writing
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
1st & 2nd Semester
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives.
Career possibilities:
- Academic advisor
- Content writer
- Marketing analyst
- Proofreader
- Teacher
Employer possibilities:
- Art Canada Institute
- CBC/Radio-Canada
- Government of Ontario
- National Research Council Canada
- Penguin Random House Canada
Further education:
- Cultural studies
- Education
- Law
- Library science
- Literatures of Modernity (MA)
Finding freedom to write poetry
Foundation for Contemporary Arts awards TMU English professor Hoa Nguyen $45,000 C.D. Wright Award grant for poetry.
Read more: Hoa Nguyen receives C.D. Wright Award for Poetry
Photo by Kirby
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,287 - $7,312
Out-of-province: $8,826 - $8,851
International: $36,818 - $36,843
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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"My favourite part about the English program is how the courses have been curated. It not only deepens the understanding of the course materials, but also builds practical skills. These are invaluable and can be applied in any field of work."
- Oindrilla, English, Student
The Faculty of Arts programs combine a liberal arts education with something unique: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)'s brand of relevant, practical learning that's designed to make you a well-rounded, informed human being who is also highly employable
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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.