Program Overview

Department of English Literature and Creative Writing, Queen's University

The Department of English Literature and Creative Writing at Queen's University offers a range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Overview The undergraduate programs in English Literature and Creative Writing provide students with a comprehensive education in literary studies and creative writing.
• Degrees
  • Major
  • Joint Honours
  • Minor
• Courses The department offers a wide range of courses in English literature and creative writing, including:
  • Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama This course explores the emergence of a professional, commercial theatre in England from 1576 to 1642.
    • Prerequisites ENGL 200/6.0 and ENGL 290/3.0
    • Units 6.0
    • Term 2025/2026
    • Section ENGL 326-001
    • Delivery mode In-person
    • Instructor Jade Standing
• Student Life
• Resources and Regulations
  • Academic Integrity
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Undergraduate Advising

Graduate Programs

• Overview The graduate programs in English Literature and Creative Writing provide students with advanced education in literary studies and creative writing.
• Degrees
  • MA
  • MPhil
  • PhD
• Applying
  • Funding Offers
• Courses
• Student Life
• Graduate Resources

Creative Writing

• Overview The Creative Writing program offers students the opportunity to develop their writing skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.
• Faculty and Instructors
• Courses
• Writer in Residence
• Publications
• Creative Writing Events
• The Joanne Page Gallery

Research

• Overview The department is involved in a range of research initiatives and units, including:
  • Finding Out the Woman's Part
  • Strathy Language Unit
• Publications
• Initiatives and Units

People

• Overview The department is home to a diverse community of faculty, associate faculty, graduate students, and staff.
• Faculty and Associate Faculty
• Graduate Students
• Staff
• Emeritus and Retired Faculty

WRIT

• Overview The WRIT program offers students the opportunity to develop their writing skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.
• Courses

Conferences

• Overview The department hosts a range of conferences and events, including:
  • QUCL
  • Training the Early Modern Heart Conference & Events

Employment

The department offers various employment opportunities for students and faculty.