Do you want to write for a living? In VIU’s Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Journalism program, learn the skills you need to become a master of words from professors who are published, award-winning authors, poets and journalists.
Experience small class sizes for a unique workshop format in many creative writing courses, and more one-on-one time with instructors at Vancouver Island University’s journalism school.
Whether you want to work in the publishing, entertainment or journalism industries, this degree in Journalism and Creative Writing will sharpen your literary skills and introduce you to the realities of working as a professional writer.
The Creative Writing and Journalism department offers introductory, intermediate and advanced-level courses in book publishing, dramatic writing (including writing for the stage and scriptwriting for radio, television and film), fiction, journalism, and poetry, leading to a B.A. with a Major or Minor in Creative Writing and a B.A. with a Minor in Journalism. Students have the opportunity to combine applied and creative writing skills with a background in all aspects of print and electronic publishing, including editing, distribution, promotion, and production of print materials.
Opportunities
- Opportunities to get involved with VIU’s literary magazine, Portal Magazine
- Opportunities to get involved with Gooey Magazine, VIU’s online magazine run by students in the CREW 402 Online Magazine Production workshop
Funding
- VIU offers a variety of awards, prizes, and scholarships, including those specific to students in the Creative Writing program
Admissions
High School Students:
- Graduation from a BC secondary school, or equivalent, with a minimum “C” grade in either English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12;
Transfer Students:
- Most British Columbia colleges and universities offer one or more Creative Writing courses which are equivalent to VIU’s courses. Some institutions offer two-levels of Creative Writing and/or Journalism courses; students from these institutions may be eligible to enter our degree program at the third-year level.
Estimated Tuition per year (30-credit course load): $5,193.60
For more information: https://www.viu.ca/programs/arts-humanities-social-sciences/creative-writing-and-journalism-ba