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The Department of Writing offers a Master of Fine Arts in Writing with a focus in the following genres: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting and screenwriting. A key component in the MFA is courses and practice in the teaching of writing. Workshops are the key to the department’s teaching methods – small groups of students discuss and analyze their craft in intensive workshop and seminar sessions. In addition to its award-winning faculty, the Department hires guest instructors and visiting lecturers who are outstanding practitioners. The university aims to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.
Program overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MFA
Study Level
Masters
The Department of Writing offers a Master of Fine Arts in Writing with a focus in the following genres: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting and screenwriting. A key component in the MFA is courses and practice in the teaching of writing. Workshops are the key to the department’s teaching methods – small groups of students discuss and analyze their craft in intensive workshop and seminar sessions. In addition to its award-winning faculty, the Department hires guest instructors and visiting lecturers who are outstanding practitioners. The university aims to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Creative Writing (Taught)
UVic Main Campus, Victoria, Canada
# 201-250QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MFA
Study Level
Masters
Program overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MFA
Study Level
Masters
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Tuition fee and scholarships
Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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