Overview
Why to study
- After the Creative Writing course work at the University of Regina in both academic and creative writing seminars, students write a thesis in the genre of their choice (poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction). Award-winning faculty offer small classes, personal supervision and professional training. A extra benefit to studying creative writing at the University of Regina is that students can participate in a vibrant local writing community that includes numerous reading series and programs offered by the Saskatchewan Writers Guild, the oldest and most established writers' guild in Canada.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The course M.A. (ten courses) provides an opportunity to achieve a breadth of knowledge in many areas of English literature.
- The thesis M.A. (five courses plus thesis—either academic or creative writing) provides an opportunity to do in-depth research, and an extended piece of writing, on one area of English literature.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Some programs do not have a specific deadline and will accept applications at any time during the year.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 19 other Masters in Creative Writing in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A graduating average of at least 75 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics and the Master of Public Adminsitration where the required average is 75 per cent.
- Applicants with a marginally lower four year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 per cent or more).
- Applicants to the MA in Creative Writing and English are reminded to submit a writing sample and a portfolio of creative material with their application package.
Tuition Fee
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International
9810 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 327 CAD per credit during 12 months. -
National
9810 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 327 CAD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Regina
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Creative Writing.
Available Scholarships
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