Overview
Bring your words to life and inspire readers and audiences. Think critically about how we use words and stories. Fight against cliches and propaganda to discover your unique creative voice. The Writing program is offered at University of Victoria, British Columbia.
Areas of focus
- Creative non-fiction
- Fiction
- Playwriting
- Poetry
- Screenwriting
Careers
- Communications coordinator
- Creative writer
- Editor or copywriter
- Film publicist
- Literary agent
- Marketing professional
- Playwright or screenwriter
- Producer
- Proposal writer
- Publishing assistant
- Social media coordinator
- Technical writer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Writer’s World in Books and Film
- Writing for the Arts
- Issues in Journalism
- Writing Interactive Narratives
- Writing for Children and Young Adults
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Victoria, Canada
Disciplines
Film Studies Creative Writing View 48 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply to the Faculty of Fine Arts as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
- This is a direct-entry program. Select it as your major when you submit your application to UVic.
- Alternatively, you can choose another major as your primary degree program and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies.
- You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
31722 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31722 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
6288 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6288 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Victoria
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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