This two-year studio program offers workshops in the following genres: fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, writing for children, translation, stage play, radio, television, song lyric and libretto, screenwriting, new media, and writing for graphic forms.
This program is also offered at UBC's Okanagan Campus
Find out moreProgram information
Send details- Campus: Vancouver
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts
- Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Length 2 yrs
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Co-op
Yes
You can combine your studies with full-time, paid work at top local and international organizations.
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Honours
No
You can study intense specialization in a single field.
The Creative Writing program offers a two-year studio course, with instruction by faculty who work in a variety of literary and dramatic forms. The program leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing or a joint degree with another department, in which Creative Writing serves as half of the Double Major.
Campus features
The Creative Writing program is the editorial home of western Canada’s oldest literary periodical, PRISM International, which publishes the best in contemporary writing and translation from Canada and around the world.
What can you do with this major after graduation?
Career opportunities vary widely across a range of fields including publishing, communications, marketing, public relations, social media, non-profit, government, tourism, education, and others.
There are many career paths that can combine your academics, skills, and experience with your different interests, including:
- Arts administrator
- Book publishing manager
- Communications manager
- Communications policy researcher
- Community centre coordinator
- Community organizer
- Copywriter
Your future
A UBC education will introduce you to people and ideas from around the world, open doors to new opportunities, and take you places you never imagined. You’ll graduate not only with expertise in your chosen field, but with the skills you need to continue growing, learning, and evolving with your career over time.
UBC stories
"Before UBC, I had been resigned to the idea that I’d have to put my passion for writing aside to pursue a career in STEM. When I was accepted into the Creative Writing program, I felt at home and comfortable in my classes...With creative writing being such a versatile field, I’ve been able to pursue on-campus opportunities that aren’t directly related to my degree. I’ve met incredible people and have been lucky enough to have been mentored by experienced professionals."
Rielle P., Creative Writing Read the full story