Program Overview

Creative Writing Program

The Creative Writing program is designed to help students develop their writing skills and apply them to various careers and creative paths. This minor program can be combined with a primary degree to broaden one's studies.

Program Description

The program focuses on teaching students how to use storytelling skills to make meaning out of the world and gain communication skills critical to success in life and at work.

Careers

• Communications coordinator
• Creative writer
• Editor/copywriter
• Entrepreneur
• Film publicist
• Fund developer
• Literary agent
• Marketing
• Playwright or screenwriter
• Producer
• Proposal writer
• Publishing assistant
• Social media coordinator
• Teacher/instructor
• Technical writer

Sample Courses

• A Study of Narrative - WRIT 331
• Writing for Children and Young Adults - WRIT 406
• Literary Adaptation - WRIT 415
• The Writing Business - WRIT 440

Admission

This is a minor program that can be added to a primary degree. Students can declare their minor after one or more years of full-time study at the University of Victoria. An academic advisor can help plan courses to ensure students meet the requirements of both their major and minor programs.

Faculties and Departments

• Department of Writing
• Fine Arts

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