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Concurrent Certificate in Creative Writing and Narrative Arts (CWNA) at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

A certificate for students developing creative writing skills through workshops, groups, community work and individual projects, alongside English and Cultural Studies courses covering creative practice across genres and media. In final year students complete workshops culminating in a creative writing capstone project.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities (English and Cultural Studies)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

18 units including workshops and English and Cultural Studies courses, ending with a capstone project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must be accepted by the CWNA Selection Committee; enrolment is limited and meeting the published minimums does not guarantee admission. Supplemental applications are considered in March each year, from students enrolled in a McMaster undergraduate program who have completed at least one of ENGLISH 2CW3, 3CP3 or 3CW3. Selection is based on cumulative grades and the supplemental application.

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