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Associate of Arts Degree - Creative Writing at Capilano University

Capilano University, Canada

Programme overview

If students'd love to immerse yourself in contemporary literature and creative writing, start in the Associate of Arts degree in Creative Writing at CapU. Hone their writing under the guidance of practicing writers, who specialize in poetry and poetics (including digital poetics), the novel, micro-fiction, creative non-fiction, writing for children, ficto-criticism, radio and short film scripts. Students start their first year by studying multiple genres and branch out in second year to explore poetry, fiction, non-fiction, playwriting and writing for children.

Faculty: Arts & Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027, Spring 2027, Summer 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Learn from experienced writers Their instructors are published writers with decades of experience in the field and are eager to share their expertise with students.

Career pathways

Career paths include: Copywriter; Editor; Journalist; Marketer; Writer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school graduation A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,158 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,744 total) are excluded. Source

International applicants: CAD 43,454 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,744 total) are excluded. Source

Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50, which covers applications to 2 programs.

International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which covers applications to 2 programs. New international students also pay a one-time $5,000 deposit, applied against international tuition once registered in courses.

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