Undergraduate Studies
Our undergraduate programs provide students with unique opportunities to develop a thorough understanding of representation and performance in different media from around the world.
EnglishThe undergraduate English program at Guelph provides students with a unique opportunity to develop a broad and in-depth understanding of literature by offering a variety of courses that comprehensively cover the following areas of study: Colonial, Postcolonial, and Diasporic Studies; Canadian Literature; Early Modern Studies; Media, Technology, and Literacy in the Humanities; Studies in Performance and Politics; Sexuality and Gender Studies; Transnational Nineteenth-Century Studies; and Environmental Writing. |
Theatre StudiesThe Theatre Studies program at Guelph is a degree option within the B.A. Program and is dedicated to the integrated study of both academic and practical applications of performance and theatre. |
Creative WritingCreative Writing @ Guelph reflects the significant role that creative writing plays in our cultural life, from travel writing and blogs, gaming and journalism, to poems, novels and films. |
Want to learn more about each program? Prospective students can discover our undergraduate curriculum and learn about courses by looking at information on the English, Theatre Studies, and Creative Writing webpages.
Both programs have lively communities and are represented by student societies. The Drama Students Federation (DSF), The English Students' Society (TESS), and The Media Studies Society & Club are active student groups, provide support for new students, host various events, and have members that can help students contact faculty with any program-related concerns they may have.
Undergraduate minor programs are also associated with the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing and can be combined with any of the 24 majors in the college of arts.
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Media & Cinema Studies minor at the University of GuelphMedia & Cinema Studies @ Guelph considers the various approaches to media, communication, and culture. By examining conventions used across media forms and texts, students will learn how different platforms are used to produce meaning. Learn more |
The undergraduate English program at Guelph provides students with a unique opportunity to develop a broad and in-depth understanding of literature by offering a variety of courses that comprehensively cover the following areas of study: Colonial, Postcolonial, and Diasporic Studies; Canadian Literature; Early Modern Studies; Media, Technology and Literacy in the Humanities; Studies in Performance and Politics; Sexuality and Gender Studies; Transnational Nineteenth Century Studies; and Environmental Writing. The department also provides students with the option to minor in creative writing. The Creative Writing minor is as thorough as the English major and reflects the significant role that creative writing plays in shaping everyday culture. Both programs help students develop their communication skills in writing, broaden the scope of their creative thinking, and develop a critical attention to the ways writing influences daily life.