English

Welcome to the Department of English at the University of Toronto, St. George campus! 

Why English Programs at UTSG? 

with the support of an award-winning faculty, explore and analyse some of life's greatest questions while sharpening your own ability to write, read, analyze, and persuade. 

be introduced to the literary tradition in English, a fascinating conversation spanning over a thousand years and connecting nations and peoples all across the globe. 

develop critical thinking, analytical skills and creative self-expression.  

be a part of the department which was ranked first in Canada and 10th in the world in the QS University Rankings by Subject 2020. 

English programs at UTSG: 

The programs are declared in March of your first year. We offer: 

The English Specialist is the most intensive and comprehensive program, requiring a minimum of ten full-course equivalents (FCE) in a 20-FCE degree. This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements of a minimum 73% in either  ENG110Y1, ENG140Y1, or ENG150Y1,  OR completed 2.0 FCE from 200-series ENG courses, with a final grade of 73% in each. 

The English Major is the Department’s most popular program. It provides both depth and breadth to students who wish to focus on English studies but who also wish to leave room in their degrees to pursue other interests. This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program. 

The English Minor is the Department’s second-most popular program and can be combined with Majors or Minors in a wide variety of other fields. On the presumption that the Minor is a curiosity-driven program, Minors are exempt from the required courses and distribution requirements of the Specialist and Major. This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.  

What can you do beyond the classroom? 

Join the English Students’ Union and participate in a variety of academic and social events throughout the school year; 

Contribute to IDIOM, the English Undergraduate Academic Journal and the University of Toronto’s only journal of literary criticism written by undergraduate students;  

Network with English Alumni at Back to Briefcase events and at other professional development seminars offered by the department; 

Participate in English Peer Mentorship Program for the first-year students; 

Enjoy a cup of tea and meet new friends at our brand-new Undergraduate Student Lounge! 

What Can I do with My English Degree?  

English Programs help you acquire and hone skills that are directly applicable to any career that requires critical thinking and effective communication--from education to government, law to engineering, business to medicine, and beyond.