Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of the Fraser Valley |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

10,584 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

UFV's Bachelor of Arts with a minor or extended minor in Creative Writing gives you the skills to develop your personal style and to become a better writer and storyteller.
UFV offers a wide range of writing genres to explore, such as fiction, drama, poetry, and screenwriting.


In your first and second year, you learn the fundamental techniques and strategies of creative writing, practise your writing in various genres, and learn to critique writing in a co-operative workshop setting. You hone you expertise and expand your writing repertoire as you participate in  constructive critique sessions with your classmates.
In your third and fourth year, you take advanced, genre-specific courses to develop the skills particular to the topics that you are passionate about. Write your own novel, become proficient in poetry or prose, or create your own screenplay.


The ability to write well is a highly sought-after skill that can take you to many different industries such as business, marketing, journalism, publishing or new media.
View the program outline for the Creative Writing minor and extended minor in the UFV Academic Calendar.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

UFV's Bachelor of Arts with a minor or extended minor in Creative Writing gives you the skills to develop your personal style and to become a better writer and storyteller.
UFV offers a wide range of writing genres to explore, such as fiction, drama, poetry, and screenwriting.


In your first and second year, you learn the fundamental techniques and strategies of creative writing, practise your writing in various genres, and learn to critique writing in a co-operative workshop setting. You hone you expertise and expand your writing repertoire as you participate in  constructive critique sessions with your classmates.
In your third and fourth year, you take advanced, genre-specific courses to develop the skills particular to the topics that you are passionate about. Write your own novel, become proficient in poetry or prose, or create your own screenplay.


The ability to write well is a highly sought-after skill that can take you to many different industries such as business, marketing, journalism, publishing or new media.
View the program outline for the Creative Writing minor and extended minor in the UFV Academic Calendar.

Admission requirements

88+
6.5+
61+

The entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree will apply to the Creative writing program.

View the  Bachelor of Arts entrance requirements  in the UFV Academic Calendar.

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,960 CAD
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International Students

10,584 CAD
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University of the Fraser Valley offers 15 bachelor's degrees, including:

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Tuition fees and scholarships 

International undergraduate tuition fees are CA$16,620 (about US$12,319), while living and study costs, including books, supplies and accommodation, approximately amount to CA$30,800 (US$22,829). Find out more here . 


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Entry requirements at postgraduate level include a bachelor's degree in a related field, some work experience (if specified) and proficiency in English.


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