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Master of Arts English Literature with Concentration in Creative Writing at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in English Literature with Concentration in Creative Writing is a one-year programme of coursework and a Major Creative Project, with an optional co-op.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Department of English  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

18 units of coursework (including two professional development courses and 15 elective units in English) and a Major Creative Project.

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Entry requirements

The MA program is intended to refine the critical, scholarly, and creative skills of high-achieving graduates from undergraduate honours programs. An honours BA in English literature with a minimum high second class standing of B+ is normally required. A 500-word statement of interest in the program is required with the application. Students applying for the MA with Concentration in Creative Writing (coursework and project option) will submit two writing samples: a scholarly sample, (such as an undergraduate literary-critical essay) and a creative writing sample, ideally in the areas of fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction. Students who have not previously completed one or more of the fo

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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