Professional Writing (Minor)
Offered by:Department of English, Faculty of Arts & Science
Why study Professional Writing?
A Minor in Professional Writing gives you communication tools that are essential to today's work environment. Designed for students in any major, the program adds value to all degree programs by training students in areas such as business and technical communication through practical exercises and assignments.
When you take the Minor in Professional Writing, you’ll learn:
- Contemporary conventions of English grammar, usage, style, punctuation and syntax
- Techniques of basic copy-editing and proofreading
- How to communicate written and visual information for different audiences in both technical and business documents
- How to write and edit interviews, reviews, features and newsletters
Program details
This minor must be combined with a major, specialization or honours program.
- Minor in Professional Writing (24 credits)
Minimum cut-off averages
- Quebec CEGEP: DEC
- High School: C+
- University Transfers (internal/external): C
- Bacc. français: 11
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
Course requirements for admission
None. You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements.
Additional Requirements
English proficiency
Some applicants may be required to write an English language proficiency test with the following minimum scores: TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) – a minimum score of 100 with 22 in the writing component or IELTS – 7.0 overall with a 6.5 in the writing component. For more information, please refer to the departmental website
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
We consider complete applications year round and we give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines. Late applications will be considered if places are still available.
| Fall term deadline: | |
|---|---|
| Canadian citizen or permanent resident |
March 1 |
| International Students | February 1 |
| Winter term deadline: | |
| Canadian citizen or permanent resident |
November 1 |
| International students | September 1 |
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
Sample classes include:
- Principles and Practice of Editing
- Writing for Diverse Audiences
- Technical Writing
- Business Writing
Consult the undergraduate calendar for a complete list of current English courses, or view class schedules at the class schedule and registration web site by selecting the appropriate information.
