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Major in Creative Writing at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

Major in Creative Writing is offered through English and Writing Studies at Western University. Open to all students in the University, the Major in Creative Writing offers undergraduate students the opportunity to develop their ability to write fiction, poetry, screenplays, and other forms of imaginative literature in courses that include a practical introduction to the skills required for a professional writing career.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: English and Writing Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Module 6.0 courses: 0.5 course on the English language: Writing 2550A/B. 0.5 course on the writing profession: Writing 2520A/B. 1.0 course in writing genres from: Writing 2204F/G, Writing 2214F/G, Writing 2218F/G, Writing 2220F/G. 0.5 course on publishing: Writing 3228F/G. 1.5 courses from: Music 3732F/G, Writing 3225F/G, Writing 3401F/G, Writing 3402F/G, Writing 3403F/G, Writing 3600F/G, Writing 3610F/G, Writing 3620F/G, Writing 3640F/G, Writing 3814F/G, Writing 3818F/G, Writing 3820F/G, Writing 3824F/G, the former Writing 2224F/G, the former Writing 2227F/G).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of first-year requirements, including a grade of at least 70% in Writing 1000F/G or special permission of the Undergraduate Program Director (Writing).

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026-27). First-year tuition for the Arts & Humanities, Media & Communication Studies fee group (Ontario resident; out-of-province tuition is $7,719); tuition only, excludes student organization, ancillary, transit, health, dental and other fees. Draft schedule, su Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026-27). First-year tuition for the Arts & Humanities, Media & Communication Studies fee group; tuition only, excludes ancillary fees, transit pass and UHIP health plan. Draft schedule, subject to change. Source

Full-time undergraduate programmes start in September (Fall/Winter, September to April). Part-time studies have a May start (Summer Evening, Intersession, Summer Distance) and a September start (Fall/Winter Day or Evening and Distance).

Applications open on the OUAC in late September 2026. The deadline for equal consideration to full-time undergraduate studies is January 15, 2027. Medicine (MD) closes October 1; Law (JD) and Dentistry (DDS) close November 1; Education (BEd) closes November 2; Compressed Time Frame BScN RPN Stream B closes December 1; Compressed BScN Regular Stream and RPN Stream A close February 15, 2027. Ivey AEO closes January 15, Music audition and interview registration February 1, Visual Arts digital portfolio February 15, SASAH February 28, Commercial Aviation Management supplementary application March 1, 2027. Part-time May start deadline is March 1 and part-time September start deadline is July 1, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), for up to three faculties or direct-entry programmes.

2026-27 application fees: Law $150; Medicine $135; Dentistry $375; Education (BEd/Dip.Ed.) $80; Ivey HBA $200; part-time application $100.

Apply through the official page: https://welcome.uwo.ca/next-steps/

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