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University of Victoria
Victoria , Canada
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Program Overview

Writing Program Details

The Writing program at the University of Victoria offers students the opportunity to develop their creative writing skills in a variety of areas, including fiction, poetry, playwriting, and screenwriting. The program is designed to help students think critically about the use of words and stories, and to discover their unique creative voice.


Areas of Focus

  • Creative non-fiction
  • Fiction
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry
  • Screenwriting

Careers

  • Communications coordinator
  • Creative writer
  • Editor or copywriter
  • Film publicist
  • Literary agent
  • Marketing professional
  • Playwright or screenwriter
  • Producer
  • Proposal writer
  • Publishing assistant
  • Social media coordinator
  • Technical writer

Sample Courses

  • The Writer’s World in Books and Film - WRIT 109
  • Writing for the Arts - WRIT 120
  • Issues in Journalism - WRIT 321
  • Writing Interactive Narratives - WRIT 324
  • Writing for Children and Young Adults - WRIT 406

Admission

Students can apply directly to the Writing program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.


Program Details

The program details, including application deadlines, tuition fee estimates, admission requirements, scholarships, and transfer credit, vary depending on the student's situation.


Application Deadline

The application deadline is not specified, but students are advised to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.


Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Writing program include a recommended admission average, expanded qualifications, and English language proficiency.


Recommended Admission Average

The recommended admission average is not specified, but students are advised to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.


Expanded Qualifications

The expanded qualifications for the Writing program are not specified, but students are advised to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.


English Language Proficiency

The English language proficiency requirements for the Writing program are not specified, but students are advised to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.


Transfer Credit

The transfer credit policy for the Writing program is not specified, but students are advised to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.


Tuition & Fees

The tuition rates for the Writing program are effective May 1, 2025, and are subject to change. The estimated tuition fees for international students are not specified, but students are advised to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.


International Tuition Fee Setting Process

The international tuition fee setting process is designed to provide cost certainty to students throughout their degree program. The process involves setting international tuition fees at the June meeting of the Board for the subsequent recruitment period, with an inflationary increase in each subsequent year of the degree program, capped at 4% annually.


Scholarships

The scholarship opportunities for the Writing program are not specified, but students are advised to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.


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