The creative writing program is designed to build students’ range and confidence to the professional level, while familiarizing them with practical aspects of the writing life.
Classes are taught by professional writers with a wealth of knowledge and experience they share with students at intimate workshops. Students are encouraged to share their work and hone their skills with faculty who are actively involved in the editing process.
Students participate in writing projects, chapbook production, magazine editing, student anthology production, public readings and community learning projects.
Opportunities
- Option for combined major in art history and visual culture, cultural studies and English
- Option to complete a four-and-a-half-year dual degree with a BA in Creative Writing and a Master’s of Management
- Opportunities to learn from a variety of visiting Authors
- Opportunities to engage with the local literary community in workshops, events, and open mics like the Inspired Word Cafe
- Opportunities to get paid work experience through UBCO’s co-op program
Funding
- UBCO offers a variety of awards, prizes, and scholarships, including those specific to students in the Creative Writing program
Admissions
High School Students:
- Graduation from high school
- At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)
- English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
Transfer Students:
- As a post-secondary transfer student, you may be eligible for guaranteed admission to UBC’s Okanagan campus. You’re eligible for guaranteed admission to UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Arts if you have:
- Achieved a 2.8 grade point average (GPA) on the most recent 8 to 10 transferable courses you have taken; and
- Met the minimum English Language Admission Standard (ELAS) and degree-specific transfer requirements.
- The minimum academic standing to qualify for admission as a transfer student is a C average (60% where 50% is a passing grade), or grade point average of 2.0 (calculated on a 4.0-point scale), on the most recent 24 to 30 transferable credits completed, including failed and repeated courses.
Estimated Tuition per year (30-credit course load): $6,201.00
For more information: https://fccs.ok.ubc.ca/degrees-programs/undergraduate-programs/creative-writing/